Storms Last week I was preparing for Hurricane Milton to come. We were prepared for everything to fall apart. This was a huge storm for Florida. My husband was moving all loose items from outside the house. He was moving the garbage and recycling cans into the garage. My job …
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. But times of temptation abound. We want to eat healthy, yet cake. We …
Life of Moses Perhaps you are familiar with Moses. He may be best known for being the one who led the children of Israel through the Red Sea by the mighty power of God. I recently finished a Bible study on the life of Moses, and something struck me 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 …
Our Experience with Getting Started 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 our marriage. The only way we could …
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I’ve been married for over 30 years, and I understand that struggle is part of the process sometimes. Seasons come and go and everyone changes. Prayer has been an integral part of our success. Introduction Prayers for a couple struggling are vital for hope and encouragement, especially during a difficult …
When we say hurtful things We’ve all had moments when we say hurtful words to the people we love the most. In a close relationship—whether with family members, romantic partners, or even close friends—words can cut deeper than we ever intend. It’s a painful reality that in our most intimate …
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