Dear Heavenly Father, You gave us an astounding piece of instruction and wisdom in Proverbs 3:5(NLT). This verse tells us, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.” Many of us are familiar with this verse, yet we still depend on our own understanding.Read More →
“Those were the good ol’ days.” It’s a saying we’ve all heard at one time or another, and most of us agree that times of the past seemed to be a little sweeter—maybe a lot sweeter. We’re of the mindset that what we use to do and have is betterRead More →
Those of us who hunger and thirst for God want to experience more of Him through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We need to understand that Jesus is in charge of leading us into the closeness we desire with Heavenly Father. In John 14:6(NLT), he said, “I am theRead More →
Sometimes, it isn’t enough to tell a person not to do something, but they have to know why they shouldn’t do it. The same premise applies to the do’s and don’ts of partnering. It isn’t enough to tell you NOT to do something that will adversely impact your quest toRead More →
Ephesians 5:1-2(NLT), “Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.” There’s 24-hours in a day, seven daysRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, I was asked today if I was ready to get married. I found it to be an interesting question because I find myself thinking more about my future these days, particularly as I get closer to finishing Nursing School. Things like where I may want to applyRead More →
There’s very little that is more debilitating than being stuck in a bad situation, and feeling as though you can’t do anything about it. My experience is that many people are feeling this way, but they’re hiding it. There was a time when I would be surprised by those whoRead More →
Two women hear about an upscale store having a fantastic going-out-of-business sale for one day only. Both women, perfect strangers, get lost and end up at the same gas station. They strike up small-talk at the pump and voice their frustration at not being able to find the store, evenRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, This week I came across a video about two young married couples that abstained from sex until they were married. It immediately caught my attention because they were very young, in their early twenties. In our generation, it is very rare for a young couple to decideRead More →
Recently, a wonderful young woman stated to me very emphatically that she is tired of being single, but she followed this statement by also affirming her conviction to wait on the Lord. She said she doesn’t want to just be married for the sake of saying she’s married. She wantsRead More →
You can be the sweetest Christian ever, you’re still going to have enemies. People will not like you just because, and that’s the truth of it. Sometimes they’re the people you’d least expect. I read a story the other day about a Christian couple who have recently gotten engaged. TheyRead More →
The Apostle Paul said in Galatians 2:20(NLT), “My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” ExplainingRead More →
John 3:20-21(NLT) “All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for fear their sins will be exposed. But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants.” I had a conversation with myRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, This week I had the opportunity to speak Your Word to a friend of mine. Many Christians don’t do nearly enough to share the good news of Jesus Christ, but I’m so thankful that I had this chance. It’s always a great feeling to be able toRead More →
Something pretty wonderful is happening, and although many people are not talking about it yet, they will. A spiritual shift has occurred. In Acts 2:17(NLT), God told us through the Apostle Paul, “In the last days,’ God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons andRead More →
When I was a little girl, we played this game called ‘freeze.’ The person who was “IT” had a big job, because there were lots of kids in my neighborhood, and we had a big yard; plenty of space to run, play, and hide. The designated “IT” would have toRead More →