Let’s go on a treasure hunt. A hypothetical treasure hunt. Just think with me for a moment. We are going on a treasure hunt, so let’s discuss details. First of all, what treasure are you hunting? Nothing else matters in your planning if you don’t even know what you are looking for? Where would youContinue reading “The Treasures of God’s Word”
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The 4:11 on Keeping Life Simple and Meaningful
The apostle Paul wrote a letter to the church of the Thessalonians, giving them some very simple instructions for living and for sharing the gospel. The church seemed to be doing well. He complimented their work of faith, love for each other and steadfastness to the gospel. He encouraged them to keep doing what theyContinue reading “The 4:11 on Keeping Life Simple and Meaningful”
Thou Shalt Not be Consumed by Sports
The shirt I’m wearing today says, “Baseball Mom” and I wear it proudly. My youngest plays 12U recreational baseball for the local city league. He is in love with baseball. He would play seven days a week if he could. His saddest day is the last ballgame of the season. His happiest day is theContinue reading “Thou Shalt Not be Consumed by Sports”
How to Pray While You are Waiting on God
Waiting on God. It’s what we do sometimes when we have laid our requests before him and we are waiting on an answer. Waiting on God signifies his sovereignty. We recognize it is He that holds all things together and it is he that Lord over my life. So, when we find ourselves in aContinue reading “How to Pray While You are Waiting on God”
Scriptures for When I am Frustrated
The day is not going as planned. I blew up at my kids. I almost ran into someone in the parking lot. My temper is trying to bust loose. Lord, I need your help! Here are some passages I find especially helpful on those days when I want to lose it, but I know IContinue reading “Scriptures for When I am Frustrated”
The Awkward Stage of Motherhood
Did you know there that just like there is an awkward stage for children, there is an awkard stage for moms? It’s been around for centuries, I just created a name for it is all. I never read a book that prepared me for the awkard stage of motherhood. The typical timeline of motherhood wentContinue reading “The Awkward Stage of Motherhood”
Wrestle to Understand
Our church is studying 1 Timothy together in small groups. I get to teach part of the session to our ladies group on Wednesday evenings. Teaching Bible study is my favorite part of serving my church. I have to admit that when I heard 1 Timothy was the book chosen for this semester I wasContinue reading “Wrestle to Understand”
3 Simple Habits to Stay Focused During Your Quiet time
Tell me if you recognize this scenario. You sit down with your Bible to have your quiet time and as you begin reading the scriptures and it’s just what you needed to encourage your soul and then BAM…you remember you need to pick up some lettuce at the grocery store. What? Where did that comeContinue reading “3 Simple Habits to Stay Focused During Your Quiet time”
The Wife Who Enriches her Husband
My morning was not off to a good start. I was behind and the day really had not even started yet. I had a dozen or so things I needed to get done and then I got a text from my husband. I need you to take my clothes to the cleaners. One more thingContinue reading “The Wife Who Enriches her Husband”
Grasping the Goodness of God
By His Spirit and through His goodness I can be a woman of mercy and wisdom, patient and forgiving who embraces her trials to grow in godliness.
Dana Bailey 