Proverbs 22:1 “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, loving favor rather than silver and gold.”
The world tell us to measure our value by our earthly possessions. It’s so easy to fall into that sort of thinking because it’s all around us. God tells us to measure our wealth by our reputation.
You’d think that would be easier than it actually is. Continue reading “Measuring Myself”
Okay, so I had this thought all planned out and everything has been settling in my mind for the past few day; then today happened. Have you ever had one of those days that just challenges you on every single front? That was my day today, and suddenly being “inspirational” about anything didn’t seem so reasonable. Continue reading “Stuff of Life”
I’ve been called a lot of of things – old fashioned, prudish, and unwise. Some have even made the comment that they didn’t realize anyone actually lived like my husband and I do. I’m not talking about anything super-natural, but on the other hand, maybe I am; I’m talking about living your marriage according to Biblical principles. Continue reading “A Woman’s Role”
I have really been struggling with having a submissive attitude the past few weeks. The key word there is attitude. I know that submission to my husband is designed by God and as such is good; the problem is Continue reading “Submission”
On the surface it sounds so easy – there are several songs with lyrics about being salt and light, Bible studies are available, and sermons have been preached. On a certain level it is almost one of those pat Christian phrases, so I challenged myself to look deeper. What does it really mean to me to be salt and light? Continue reading “Salt and Light”
I saw something the other night as I was rushing out of the grocery store that God used to speak to me. As I was hurrying out with my few needed ingredients, a mother and her small child (about 18-24 months) were coming into the store. The mother was young, maybe late teens or early twenties, and most likely feeling the press for time just like I was; Continue reading “Walk Slowly”
Yesterday I was reading in Acts chapter 5 and I was struck (again) with the most human emotions! Specifically, I was reading the part where Ananias and Sapphira were struck dead. Let me back up and give you the run-down of this story so that my initial reaction makes a bit more sense, after all, it always feels good to justify yourself. Continue reading “Choices”
Who are you? So often I have felt like Alice when the caterpillar asked her that question in Wonderland. Her response was something to the effect of “I don’t rightly know. I thought I knew who I was this morning, but now I’m not really sure. You see, so many peculiar things have happened to me.” Have you ever had that same feeling? Continue reading “Who Are You?”
How often don’t we all feel like we just need someone to step in and tell us very simply, “Turn right in 100 feet”? Some days I feel desperate to have that sort of guidance in a completely tangible way. I was feeling that today when I got on the treadmill – no small coincidence here, as I was feeling like I was going 100 miles and hour without getting anywhere. While I was doing my obligatory 30 minutes, I was praying Philippians 4:6-7. Continue reading “GPS Please”