Friends will complete your joy because the mind of Christ is being formed in them as well as in you. When you are a believer and so are your friends, it will bring a commonality that will enrich you and overflow your joy whenever you think of them. How is that? Sometimes my friend aggravates me! Take a look at these two verses from the first chapter of Philippians. They are part of a prayer that Paul is praying over his friends in Philippi. (Philippians 1:1-11) And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. It is right … [Read more...]
4 Powerful Ways a Servant is Defined by Humility
Humility and servanthood go against our culture of pride and arrogance, without it there is no servant. If you would like to be more like Jesus, this is for you! I don't know of another character trait that is lacking in Christian women more than humility. Instead, we are filled with pride that is so great that we are totally blinded by its existence in our hearts and lives. We can be clothed in a false humility that deceives us and those in our church. We can wear just the right clothes, serve in just the right way at church, and say all the right things that show how 'humble' we … [Read more...]
Bible Journaling: Finding Joy in Jesus through Philippians
Finding joy in Jesus should be the goal for all Believers but what may surprise you is how you can experience your Savior at a deeper level when you Bible journal. Do you desperately desire a deeper level in your relationship with God? I am thrilled to give you four reasons how Bible journaling through Philippians will help you in finding joy in Jesus! You have probably seen creative Bible journaling art all over the internet. You'll find it on Pinterest and in Facebook groups like this one. Have you ever seen or participated in a Bible journaling challenge that took you through a … [Read more...]
How To Make A Bible Journaling Basket for Your Quiet Time
You know it's time to get up because the sound of your cell phone seems to be piercing the darkness. You want to read your Bible but you don't know where it is and your markers and pens must have wandered into one of your kid's rooms. If only you had your Quiet Time supplies all in one place! I have just the solution for you! A Bible journaling basket for your Quiet Time! You might even offer your child a reward if your pens are returned, right? Sometimes I have had a special space for my Quiet Time and in other seasons that hasn't been possible. Here's the thing . . . even when … [Read more...]
How To Create Simple Flowers For Bible Journaling
If you have been wishing to learn how to become a creative Bible journaler? Drawing simple flowers is a wonderful way to begin! This tutorial will get you started and you will love every minute of it! You might wonder how you can fit journaling art into your day when you hardly have time to read your Bible! I'd love to encourage you to use this wonderful method of drawing closer to Jesus. Would you like to learn how to start? I thought so! Creatively Spending Time with Jesus All I have to do is gaze out my window at the beauty that surrounds me to realize that my God is extremely … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Finding Time to Read Your Bible
Each day, my cell phone lets me know that it's time to get up! There is not much difference between an exhausted mom or the empty-nester desperately trying to find time to read her Bible. Women can easily be pulled away and distracted from finding time to read the Bible. Keep reading and I'll share some tips for making time in the morning. Does this resonate with you, as it does me? It is easy for many little things distracting you from reading God's Word. Babies and toddlers have a way of waking up as soon as you open your Bible. Now that my children are grown, I can clean the house … [Read more...]
Made By Design, A Biblical Perspective of Women {Book Review}
I was thrilled when my friend, Rosilind Jukic who blogs over at A Little R and R asked me to review Made by Design, A Biblical Perspective of Women in Ministry and Leadership written by F. Dean Hackett, PhD. If you know Rosilind as a gifted writer who challenges you to walk with God, you will come away blessed when you read this book that her father wrote. But who is Dr. Hackett? Dr. Hackett is the Senior pastor at LIVING FAITH CHURCH, HERMISTON, OREGON. He also writes for his blog at Foundational. He studied Marriage and Family Counseling at IMI Bible College and Seminary Whenever … [Read more...]
When You Think There is No Time to Pray
Your day starts off with the baby screaming and there is simply no time to pray. The question isn’t when to pray or how long to pray. I know that you want to pray. Very much so. When you think there is no time to pray, how do you find the time? I am a mom with seven children. I burned the candle at both ends for many years and in fact, I often still do. I would work into the evenings preparing for homeschool the next day and wake up around 5am to nurse a baby and start my day. There isn’t a free moment when you have been up during the night and then wake to a toddler or nursing baby … [Read more...]
June Bible Reading Challenge With Scripture Printable
Summertime is here and it's time to dig into God's Word with your June Bible Reading Challenge. There is even a Scripture Printable and a Journaling Page to go along with this month's reading plan that you will just love! Besides, it's totally FREE! Fitting Prayerfulness into Your Summer School is out for the summer and the schedule is gone. Life is more relaxed with a summer Quiet Time Routine to take its place. I want to challenge you this summer to do the 30 Days of Prayerfulness so you learn to be an intense warrior-woman. This challenge is easy to fit into your day because … [Read more...]
5 Powerful Reasons for Praying Scripture
You might have seen encouragement for praying Scriptures as a way to turn prayerlessness into prayerfulness. It is powerful when a woman becomes a warrior in prayer in her closet be it literally a closet or binder where she records her requests and prayers. Today I am excited to delve into prayer again as I continually ask my Lord, "Teach me to pray!" This is the journey I want to be on as I include praying the Scriptures in my prayer-time with the Lord each day. I want to grow, not in the words or wordiness that I choose but in the motivations of my heart. My words aren't always … [Read more...]
5 Motivating Reasons to Grab onto God in Prayfulness
Are you moving towards prayerfulness as you grab onto God? The best way is to just start praying frequently throughout your day and say, "Lord, teach me to pray!" I shared my honest struggle with prayerlessness the other day and assumed that you have a similar dilemma in your prayer-life. It seems like the disciples struggled in the same way too. Not that there is any excuse for a lack of enough prayer in your life (mine especially) because when we get a 'D' in prayer, we should just start praying again. Grab onto God with Persistence Is it your prayer that you will pray more and with … [Read more...]
Lord, Teach Me to Get Beyond Prayerlessness
I struggle with prayer and sometimes my efforts border on prayerlessness. My desire is to pray fervently but I desperately need the Lord to teach me to get beyond my feeble attempts. When life throws a curveball at me, I want to be ready to pour out my heart to the Lord for the situation in my life or that of others. I don't want to be grappling for words and find emptiness because I didn't daily walk closely with God. I spend time in God's Word daily and yes, I do pray. But I want to go deeper with God because He is my supreme treasure. I need the Lord to teach me to go beyond … [Read more...]
How To Use the Beautiful Jesus Journaling Workbook
I am excited to share about the beautiful Jesus Journaling Workbook that you can use with any Bible study! Whether you are following a study through your church, on the internet or doing your own study this resource was made with you in mind! It comes with beautiful worksheets that can be used with the passage or verses of your choice. You can even print it off over and over again as you start a new Bible study for your Quiet Time. Most of the time, Quiet Time workbooks go along with a particular study and there is a real need for a workbook that will work for your exact … [Read more...]
5 Strategies to Finding True Freedom in Jesus
It was always a feeling of freedom when I drove to the store without any kids in tow. I can assure you that it was a rare occasion! That's just a free feeling. I might be worshiping God but that is not being free in Christ Jesus. What does the word FREEDOM mean? The web dictionary sums it up by saying that FREE means: enjoying personal rights or liberty, as a person who is not in slavery. That is the problem with thinking we have freedom. You might think you can do just about anything you want. One of the things that the Bible warns about is putting something evil before our … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Go Deeper with God Through Bible Journaling
Journaling as part of your Quiet Time is an awesome way to go deeper with God. It can be a tool to help you experience a closer relationship with Jesus. I am challenging you to Go Deeper with God using the 30-Day Bible Reading & Writing Challenge and this mini-series that I hope and pray will wholeheartedly bless you!! Sharing about Bible journaling is one of the things I love to talk about most. I have been recording my Quiet Time journey for at least fifteen years now. I am clueless about why I never started one sooner because I have been totally hooked. I have used 3-ring binders, … [Read more...]
