Last weekend I attended a conference called Captivate by Christian Healing Ministries in Jacksonville, FL. The main speakers were Judith MacNutt, Graham Cooke, and Theresa Cooke. The main ideas were that we can trust God in all situations to take care of us. I wanted to share some of my …
Reality Strengthening our faith is not always easy in this busy world. I remember when my kids were a bit younger – before they had driver’s licenses and could take themselves places. My days were so busy! I had to get them ready for school, get them to school, take …
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Temptation Most of us hate it. Whether we are tempted by yummy cake, a second drink, or the handsome guy in the office next door, we are all tempted by something. And we don’t want to be. I want to eat healthy, yet cake. I want to stop at one …
Life of Moses Perhaps you are familiar with Moses. He may be best known for being the one who led the Israelites through the Red Sea. I recently finished a Bible study on the life of Moses and something struck me that I’ve never realized. Before I get to that, …
My daily routine The alarm wakes me with the sound of birds chirping. I roll over and click ‘stop’ on my iPad alarm. I stretch, say a prayer for guidance and strength in my day, then get up and make the bed. I take care of my personal needs, get …
Listening for God I’ve been struggling lately. I didn’t listen for God to talk to me. While I have prayed about the direction for my website, I have also been feeling like I’m not doing what God wants me to do. At the same time, I’ve been reading about the …
I recently finished reading What Happens Next by Max Lucado. This nonfiction book explains what will happen at the “end of the age” or the end times. Summary of the book What Happens Next begins with a timeline of biblical events that Max calls “Heaven’s Time Line.” Max clearly outlines …
Our Experience with Getting Started Reading the Bible Together as a Couple For many years my husband and I did not read the Bible together as a couple. We just didn’t see the point. We were fine, right? Until we weren’t. And we realized how much we needed God in …
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Introduction Prayers for a couple struggling are vital for hope and encouragement. When a couple is struggling it sometimes feels like every day is torture. You question why you married this person and if it will ever get better. Each day begins to drag as anxiety, worry, and fear crowd …
When we say hurtful things We’ve all had times where we say hurtful things to those we love the most. It’s mystifying how we can hurt the very people we love the most with our words. Whether it’s a spouse, family member, or close friend, the pain caused by harsh …
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