Growing up going to Sunday School, I remember being taught that the shortest verse in the Bible was found in John 11:35, “Jesus wept.” When called upon to recite Scripture, I always had that one in my memory bank! But there is so much meaning and depth in those two…
“A woman in the crowd had suffered for twelve years with constant bleeding, and she could find no cure. Coming up behind Jesus, she touched the fringe of his robe. Immediately, the bleeding stopped” (Luke 8:43-48, NLT). “WHO touched me?” Jesus asked. Everyone denied it, and Peter said, “Master, this crowd is pressing…
“She is clothed with strength and dignity, she can laugh at the days to come” (Proverbs 31:25, NIV). In yesterday’s devotion, we asked, “What Are You Wearing?” We learned to get dressed every day in the armor of God so we are prepared to stand firm against whatever Satan may…
I think we all need a little retail therapy from time to time! As a bargain shopper, there is nothing better than finding the perfect outfit at an amazing price. The thrill of the hunt—how exciting! I am not encouraging us all to become shopaholics. When I bring something new…
She’s a prayer warrior down on her knees Wrestling with powers and principalities Standing in the gap for others For her sisters and her brothers Reaching Heaven with her heart Prayer warrior The words of the beautiful chorus from “Prayer Warrior” by Heirloom are a powerful reminder of how often…
Minimalism and a minimalist lifestyle have become the new catchphrase in recent years. The idea is when you remove the unnecessary stuff, you free up time and space to focus on the things that matter in life. The famous organizer and author Marie Kondo took that idea to a new…
I was blessed to have a godly, praying mother. Not everyone can say that. Many come from broken homes of abuse or neglect or maybe just a general disregard for the things of God. My mother came to know Jesus in her twenties. I was born after she had walked…
Do you feel worn thin, frazzled, or burned out? Our schedules can be full of things we think we must do. Our daily “to-do” list gets longer and longer. We cannot relax until every entry is crossed off and every need of others is met. Oh, sister, I understand. It…
What is God calling you to do? What is holding you back from accepting the call and stepping out in faith into God’s purpose for you? It could be preaching to thousands behind a pulpit or quietly sharing your testimony with an acquaintance over a cup of coffee. It could…