A Clean Slate I pick up my house every night. I like to hear the dishwasher humming, washing that day’s dishes. I like to throw the last load of clothes in the dryer, so it will be ready for folding the next day. I want all the shoes, mail, homework, etc. all put away and out of sight. I also make sure that I’ve spent time with the Lord, served my husband, poured into my … [Read more...] about Beginning Fresh
Family
When We Bless Others
The Gift of Giving When my son Isaac was nine, we went to a pizza and game restaurant. He walked up to me and sighed, "I'm never going to get a dinosaur," he lamented. He sat down at the table and put his head in his hands. He had used all of his coins on a claw machine filled with dinosaurs. Try as he may, Isaac wasn't able to take hold of a dinosaur long enough so it could … [Read more...] about When We Bless Others
Complete Faith
Why Jesus – Day 25 Today’s Devotional Jesus' first miracle was at the wedding at Cana. The first person to come up and explain the dilemna is his mom. So she goes to who she knows can fix the problem. She tells him the problem without showing desperation for she is his mom and has complete faith in Jesus' supply and ability to fix it. "When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother … [Read more...] about Complete Faith
A Reading of My Christmas Devotional
Hi Friends, I wanted to invite you today to listen in to Day 1 of Christmas Communion. It is such a wonderful way to savor the Savior this season. We can do it any day, any time of the year, really! But today, I invite you to lean in and listen. We can choose thankful hearts and notice the work of God. It is in our realm to do! But then to sit down and REFLECT on what He … [Read more...] about A Reading of My Christmas Devotional
7 Ways to Make God Real in the Home THIS Christmas
How can we allow God to be a relevant part of our family this Christmas? "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV Here are 7 Ways to Make God Real in the Home THIS Christmas: 1. We Talk about Our Experiences ...to Make God Real in Our Home. 2. We Pray Aloud ...to … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Make God Real in the Home THIS Christmas
7 Ways to Bring God with You THIS Christmas
Bringing God with you every moment is a choice. We are in desperate need for a Savior. We are nothing without God. All the talent, money and influence in the world doesn't make a bit of difference if God is not with us. We can't do it alone. Once we realize our complete dependence on God and His saving grace through Jesus Christ, we won't make any decision or take any actions … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Bring God with You THIS Christmas
Easy Yoke
Why Jesus – Day 23 Today’s Devotional Jesus promises that His burden for us is light. So we can trust Him at His word. For He does not lie. Can we truly live out Jesus' promise of a yoke that is easy to bear? Two reasons why it may seem like His burden is not light: we are taking a burden or yoke that God hasn't set out for us. It may be our impatience or lack of trust … [Read more...] about Easy Yoke
Not Too Busy
The problem is not time, it is "want to" when it comes to exercise. And that is an easy switch to flip. That doesn't automatically open time up in your schedule, I know. But perhaps you only need a shift in perspective! You are not too busy to add movement to your day...30 minutes a day will most certainly be a great way to jump into the holidays this year! Making Exercise a … [Read more...] about Not Too Busy
