Two [Christian] results of hard times… For me, one of the most difficult things to do is turn my family over to God and leave them completely in His care. Crazy, right? This is often easier said than done! Think…
Tag: Living in Faith
God is still the God that heals us. I’m so grateful for God’s Word, aren’t you? Now, more than ever, we must be fully convinced healing in the name of Jesus is ours for the asking. It is our bread…
My crazy comparison between ibuprofen and prayer Ever wondered how prayer is like ibuprofen? Ok, I haven’t either. LOL But, I thought of a cool analogy and can’t wait to share it with you. “Trust and believe in God” is what…
Every single person with a heartbeat feels like giving us sometimes. I don’t think it reflects on their personal strength or their faith either; it’s just life can sometimes be so very hard. I know. I’ve hard a hard time….
Ever asked the question: does god answer all prayers? When God says “no”. What is our response? What do we do when God doesn’t seem to answer our prayers? Some would say we don’t have a response – when God speaks,…
Today started so wonderfully. After spending great fellowship with terrific people at my church, I came home and chatted with my mom. Then, I made spontaneous plans to have a fantastic lunch with my sweetie pie of a husband. The…
Seeing God at work in our lives can take a little effort. I’m thinking. Sometimes, when I don’t spend time with God, it’s harder for me to recognize Him at work in our lives. He works in good things, He…
Ever ask “Is my life normal?” The concept of “normal” in your life changes. Here is what God is teaching me about being “normal”: Normal does not exist. I have lived long enough to know that no one is “normal”….
Today, was an errand sort of day. On my way, I drove past a very pretty house. The house is fairly new and one of those homes you stop and notice. If you were new to Overland Park, Kansas and you…
I read this quote today and it has clung to me: “To rob God of nothing; to refuse Him nothing; to require of Him nothing; this is great perfection.” Jeanne Guyon. It reminded me of how important it is to…
Embrace and “hug” the new spiritual season! Have you ever tried to fit into a pair of jeans that no longer fit? It’s one of the most frustrating experiences one can have. Trust me, I know! It drives me crazy. Just…
Hey, Christian Lady, in case you didn’t know, in case no one has told you yet…just in case you simply need a reminder, here you go: NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR GOD. He is the God over the universe and ABSOLUTELY…
How to release worries and how to let go of problems and trust God. *sigh* That’s the question, right? As I’m doing boring tasks at the kitchen sink, I often glance outside the window above my sink to see what…
Have you ever been treated unfairly? Have you ever felt that a wicked person’s influence (or power) will last an eternity? Well, if you are going through that season now, give me a minute to remind you of the loving awesomeness…
God has been gracious to me- even more so than usual! Let me tell you about it! My family’s awful storm has been stilled by His mighty hand. You may not know it, but I’ve been blogging for years about…
Guard your faith, Christian Woman! Have you ever thought about how valuable your faith is? You know, the ability to hope, to rely on, and wholly trust in Jesus. The enemy of our souls is after our faith. He…
I am thankful to God and I must tell you that I don’t always “act” as though I am. As an ordinary Christian woman, I get frustrated and down like everyone else. The one thing that helps me most is…
How to walk by faith. As I write this, I’m home with my little “peanut” (my little boy). His double ear infection and a little fluid in his lungs has us both running on fumes. During these times, a mom’s…
It’s amazing how one day, one moment can change the course of your day or even your life. As of this moment, I am sitting in a hospital room waiting for an ER doctor to help my brother. It’s just three of us…
May I ask how’s your vision? How are you seeing things in your life at this moment? I often and I mean VERY OFTEN have to ask myself this very thing. Do you remember my post about this very subject…
Have you ever noticed the huge chasm between your head (i.e logic) and your heart (often called to your spirit)? When the two work together, it’s a beautiful land of lollipops and Laffy Taffy. But when they are at odds;…
Finding a church is one of the most significant decisions you’ll ever make. After all, what can be more important than your spiritual network and the person who leads it? As with any major life decision, prayer is an essential…
Let’s talk spiritual fatigue and it’s simple remedy. We all get mentally and spiritually exhausted from life. Spiritual fatigue is real. The way I see it, there are two kinds of “tired.” One is a deep-rooted spiritual fatigue. First, there’s…