How many times have you heard someone say, “That church just doesn’t give me what I need”? or “I can’t stand that church’s music, pastor, members, worship-style, or kids’ program”? Let’s make it a little more personal. How many times have you and I thought or even said these things? “And let us consider one … More Consider This…
LINK TO PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/encouragement-from-women/id1636342373?i=1000715268733 “Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.” — Philippians 4:4 Growing up, my Grandma did an excellent job of exuding joy. Her love for Jesus showed up on her face. She showed me what it meant to have the joy of the Lord, no matter the circumstances. I … More Choosing Joy: A Spirit-Led Response to Life’s Ups and Downs
If someone comes up and slaps us, are we to apply the ‘eye for an eye’ principle, or the ‘turn the other cheek’ principle? The Bible speaks of both, so is that a contradiction? Let me give you some truth that’ll slap. Get it? (You can thank my teenagers for that word choice.) It’s actually … More ‘An Eye for an Eye’ or ‘Turn the Other Cheek’? – A Truth that will Slap 😉
Our world has been reminded, yet again, that life is short, and death is no respecter of persons. Reading the tragic stories of sweet little girls dying in floods that happened just an hour from my house has been nearly unbearable. And not just little girls. People of all ages. Entire families, even. These tragedies … More Ready or Not: The Appointment We All Keep
All night long, the South African winds howled, and the heavy rains beat down on our roof. Our mission team was safe and secure inside of our sturdy home. Yet all throughout this wintry night, I could not stop thinking about the others that were not far from me geographically yet were experiencing a much … More SPOILED CHRISTIANITY
My family and I have been watching the gameshow that Mr. Beast from YouTube has been airing weekly. I LOVE gameshows. I LOVE watching people thrive and win fun things. Wheel of Fortune? The Price is Right? Yes, please. “Beast Games” has turned out to be both entertaining and pathetic all at once. Last week, … More “The Middle-Class Prayer”
As I come across Amazon Finds, I’ll post them here! I’m an Amazon Associate now and I’m loving earning some extra cash this way. There are so many great Amazon finds to love! Of course, I’m slightly biased, but my number 1 recommendation at the moment from Amazon is the EFW’s new book on The … More AMAZON RECOMMENDATIONS LISTED HERE:
We recently passed quite the sight; a tall tower of cars called, “Carvana”. I’m sure you’ve heard of it. It’s basically a vending machine for cars. You can choose your price range, make and model, body type, exterior color, interior color, and nearly any extra feature you can imagine. Once you’re finished choosing from the … More Pride & Preferences
By: Josh & Jen McGee Imagine spending days and days planning a birthday party for someone you say you love. You plan every last detail and spend every waking hour making EVERYTHING as perfect as possible. You’re confident this will be one amazing birthday party. The day arrives, and you run around, making sure the … More Above All
We got yelled at again – at Costco. My husband and I were shopping during one of the craziest shopping times of the year – Christmas time. So, we should have known, right? How dare we stop in the aisle and help another lady who asked to use our height to her advantage. She couldn’t … More COSTCO, CRUISES, AND CHURCH
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