“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8 A few weeks ago, I was having a really hard time sleeping. I never have that problem. I can sleep through tornado sirens (and in Oklahoma, that is not a good thing). That night I just […]
“Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalms 46:10 NASB Do you ever feel exhausted by simply looking at your to-do list? You have so much to achieve in a day/week/month to get to your 1, 5, and 10 year […]
I love a quick getaway for a long weekend. Three or four days is just enough time to reset and to explore a new place without feeling too rushed – win/win! However, without adequate planning you may also leave a long weekend feeling: a) exhausted from trying to fit every square inch of a city […]
“Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Luke 23:42 Today is Ash Wednesday, the start of a 40 day fast leading up to Easter. Growing up, I thought this was only observed by Catholics and didn’t start participating until college. The 40 day fast (excluding Sundays) mirrors the 40 days […]
Happy Monday! With Mardi Gras tomorrow, many people will be beginning a fast for the the Lenten season. Traditionally, some will abstain from meat on Wednesdays and Fridays until Easter. Others will choose specific things to avoid like social media, TV, sweets, etc,. A few months ago, Kandyce wrote on article on spiritual discipline of […]
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God is a consuming fire.” Hebrews 12:28-29 Let’s think about something. Our God is the creator of the universe. The earth, sun, sky, and every other thing that exists […]
It’s a Tuesday in February. A husband and wife are at home after work. The wife is making dinner. The husband tries to help. The husband makes an unnecessary mess. The wife explodes. Her somewhat tidy kitchen no longer resembles anything tidy. Then she realizes something. Continue reading to find out. It’s a pretty well […]
“So when we could stand it no longer, we thought it best to be left by ourselves in Athens.” 1 Thessalonians 3:1 The topic of the sermon at our church this weekend was wisdom. Our pastor pointed out that God doesn’t always give us clear direction, and sometimes we just have to make a decision. […]
As women, we are always looking for new products — tricks and treatments to get that glowing skin we all want. Close friend and owner of Eye Catching Beauty, Ashley Hale, gives us her expert advice to achieve the beautiful, healthy skin we long for. She also clears up some questions we have that only […]
“I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to him. But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure […]