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A Momma’s Faith and the Father’s Plan
As mothers, we stand guard over our children. At some point, we might think nobody can do the job like we can. Not even God. That’s why we worry when they get sick, when they start acquiring independence, when they begin driving, and when they travel. It’s an ongoing struggle. Our complete trust in God begins slipping through the tiny cracks of doubt that exist in our flesh.
What would it look like if we could possess the perfect faith, one that resists the temptation to doubt?
When I’m Down
My will power to get out of bed or eat disappeared like the sun behind black storm clouds. I cried myself to sleep, and when I awoke, I cried again. One of my darkest days of depression occurred after learning my prodigal daughter wanted no reunion. She preferred a life free of rules and God.
A Key to Hope
Imagine someone handed you a key to a life filled with hope. You would surely rush to that door and unlock it. You wouldn’t put it off until you had more time. If the door became stuck, you would give it a shove. Then you would safeguard the key by wearing it around your neck on a chain. You wouldn’t toss that precious key in the junk drawer.
Sadly, we have rushed over our focal verse trying to read three chapters daily. We haven’t parked there to consider its riches. Maybe we have given it a try, but it required extra time and effort.
Pray, Pray, Pray!!!
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How Do I Know When It’s Spiritual Warfare?
My husband opened the oven door, and warned me, “Something’s on fire in here!” Somehow, a dishcloth had fallen onto the open oven door. Unable to see it, I shut the door after placing my turkey pot pie on the rack, and now the smoldering black rag came close to starting a fire.
A single incident like that might not be spiritual warfare, but a string of various circumstances could indicate an attack. Can you recognize the schemes of the enemy?
Highly Favored One
And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, The Lord is with you; blessed are you among women! Luke...
What Can We Conquer Today?
Today, I feel more like the conquered rather than a conqueror. Perhaps, you can relate. I’ve replaced the personal pronoun “we” with “I” and repeated the verse out loud several times. That’s when I realized the problem.
When God’s Grace is more Than Sufficient
I didn’t recognize the phone number, so I knew it was my daughter calling me. She never keeps the same phone number for long. She explained with little detail that she had not called in so long because she had a lot going on. She asked, “How have you been?”
“I’ve had a lot of back pain. More than usual. It’s a bad case of sciatica.”
I cut the call short. Nerve pain shot from my hip down to my ankle in my left leg. I just couldn’t talk long when I was hurting so bad.
I felt certain she would call soon since she knew about my condition, but no call came. Not at Thanksgiving, nor at Christmas.
When Christians Suffer and the Wicked Triumph
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Guide Dog Tale: How Iva Helped Me understand Godly Jealousy
Have you ever wondered why jealousy is sinful, but God is a jealous God? That’s a tough one to figure out because God cannot sin. Today, Iva helped me understand this mystery better.
We were at my doctor’s office. When the nurse called my name, we all stood up; Timmy, Iva, and me. Since the long hallway of exam rooms resembled a maze, I dropped Iva’s harness and held her leash in order to allow my husband to guide me. Dropping the leash conveys to Iva that she isn’t guiding, but she is simply heeling. I could sense Iva’s disapproval as she tried to take the lead.