Insights to help guide and develop faith and trust in God.
What is discouragement? It is a curtain of doubt that falls on us when our optimism over a certain outcome is ripped away. I can vividly remember situations where I have felt discouragement. A season of hope that was replaced by uncertainty and confusion. The moment my husband walked into the room after Hurricane Katrina …
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It seems some people naturally know how to encourage others. In their presence, we feel refreshed; they freely offer praise, admiration, and genuine encouragement. When I am around encouragers, it makes me wonder, how are they so kind? Is it possible for all of us to become encouragers? What does the Bible say about encouragement? …
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When I was in grade school, I was part of a team that would memorize Bible verses for a competition. I would sit on my porch, eat Lemonhead candy and practice Bible flash cards. I hate to admit it, but I mostly read the Bible to win the competition not realizing how the Bible can …
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Lately, my husband has become a weekend “tinkerer”. I thought he would appreciate having his tools near him on the carport, so he would not have to go in and out of our house. Also, his tools were taking up needed space in our already crammed utility room, so yes, a little selfish motivation on …
Godly contentment brings a deep sense of satisfaction that affects every area of life. For a long time, contentment eluded me and I sought satisfaction along paths that led to dead ends. After placing my faith in Christ, a shifting began in my spirit. I found myself developing an internal confidence, because of my trust …
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There are so many benefits of daily prayer it would be hard to list them all. Praying daily, writing in a journal and enjoying the presence of God is now an important part of my routine. It was not always that way; when I was younger, I thought going to church once a week was …
When I was a little girl, my family attended church regularly and I loved it! I felt God near me, learned the Bible and was embraced by our community of faith. I participated in children’s programs, went to kids camps and was involved in Youth for Christ. Seeds of God’s love were planted, ready to …
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Living in southeastern Wisconsin, every winter I am reminded of the importance to learn to wait on God’s timing. How to Learn to Wait on God’s Timing Each year my big Mother’s Day gift is when my husband takes me on a shopping spree to pick out flowers for the hanging baskets in our entryway. …
I look forward to Spring Cleaning! I’m one of those people that LOVES to organize and purge this time of year. There is such a sense of accomplishment when I open my cabinets and closets to see everything in it’s proper place. I also love “to-do’ lists. My taskmaster personality enjoys focusing and getting things …
During Lenten Season we are reminded that Jesus loves us and sacrificed His life for us. But we can also start feeling that we are not where we should be spiritually. Have you completed everything you intended for this Lenten season? Did you strive and achieve heroically? Did you keep resolutions and promises? Did you …
