Christmas is just around the corner! Even if you have tried your best to slow down this year, it is just not possible and your heart is racing from the time you get out of bed in the morning. What I am going to show you is how to quiet your heart even if it is only for 15 minutes before your day gets going. Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel— rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. 1 Peter 3:3-4 As women, we … [Read more...]
5 Psalms that will Encourage You to have a Thankful Heart
There are 5 Psalms that will encourage you to have a thankful heart when your day gets off to a bad start. When life weighs you down before your feet hit the floor, you can end up feeling more ungrateful for what's on your plate, than thankful. You Might NOT have a Thankful Heart When . . . You want to stay in bed longer The baby keeps you up all night You can't find your car keys The bills are higher than the money in the checking account How can you culture thankfulness when your day is going like this? King David in the Bible was able to culture a thankful heart and … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Grow Your Faith with Patience
Patience might be something you wish you had but don't. When it comes to our kids, we sure could use a whole lot more. When it comes to our faith, patience is something that will make it possible to grow into the woman God created you to be. Digging Deeper: Luke 8:1-15 Key Verse: But that on the good ground are they, which an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience. (Luke 8:15) Parables are ways that Jesus taught the people who followed after Him on the hillsides of Israel. These parables were stories that made the gospel a … [Read more...]