We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.
Proverbs 16:9 (NLT)
Has any Bible verse so clearly defined these last few years? We’ve all experienced the unexpected! Canceled plans, loss of jobs, sickness, quarantines. It’s fair to say, not one of us has been untouched by Covid-19 and the effects of this global pandemic. Dreams ...
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Clean on the Inside Verses
Overcoming the Stress of the To-Do List
Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.
~ 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24
In her book, Humble Roots, Hannah Anderson writes about how often, it’s the little things that can be most ...
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Just Disciples
Jesus’ Good News is that eternal life — life with God and for God,life under God’s care and life by God’s power — is available now.If you want that life … become a disciple — a student, an apprentice, a follower — of Jesus. Simply put, discipleship is the means by which we learn to live the life that Jesus offers.Christianity was never intended to ...
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Little Things for the Love of God
“We ought not to be weary of doing little things for the love of God,who regards not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is performed.”
-Brother Lawrence
Last week I reminisced about my life in Germany —the ever-optimistic American, struggling to connect in a language and culture so very different from her own. Have you ever ...
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God’s Truth When it All Seems Impossible
“Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand His decisions and His ways! … For everything comes from Him and exists by His power and is intended for His glory. All glory to Him forever! Amen.” (NLT)
~ Romans 11:33, 36
“Sprechen Sie Deutsch?”
“Ugh…no, I mean nein…How do you say ‘a ...
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Transformation Occurs in His Presence
Come to me,all you who are weary and burdened,and I will give you rest.Take my yoke upon you andlearn from me,for I am gentle and humble in heart,and you will find rest for your souls.For my yoke is easy andmy burden is light.
~ Matthew 11:28-30 NIV
What does transformation mean to you? When you think about yourself ten years ago, would you ...
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Success in the Middle of Dishes and Diapers
“Following Christ has nothing to do with success as the world sees success.It has to do with love.”
~ Madeline L’Engle
If you’ve been keeping up with me these last few weeks, you know I’m a rule-follower. You know that I LOVE to get things done. In fact, these past three devotionals that I’ve written for Faithful Moms….I am writing ...
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God’s Grace in our Ever-Changing Life
It is good to give thanks to the Lord,to sing praises to your name, O Most High;to declare your steadfast love in the morning,and your faithfulness by night. (ESV)
~ Psalm 92:1-2
Is there a line in Psalm 92 that jumps off the page at you? Which phrase speaks to you most?
Giving thanks, singing praise, declaring God’s love in ...
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The Unexpected Power of Rules, Habits, and Discipline
"If Christianity is dull and boring, if it is a burden and not a blessing, then most likely we are involved in a project not a Person - a system not a Savior, rules rather than a relationship."
~ Joseph Stowell
Raise your hand if you’re a rule follower! Did my asking you to raise your hand actually cause you to raise your hand, even though no ...
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So, So Tired: Grace Over Grit
“You may be very active and involved in your church,but without the fullness of the Spirit, you’ll miss the power of God. What God is seeking from us is not more activity, but a deeper relationship.”
~ Henry Blackaby
I was crazy in my college days.
Not the standard college crazy. On top of tens of hours of homework in a highly ...
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4 Routines to Build Your Faith
Just like routines in our daily lives help us grow, establishing faith routines can help us grow in our relationship with God and build our faith. The 4 routines to build your faith shared here will help you grow! Develop one of these faith routines in your life this month to help build your faith!
In his book Sacred Pathways, Gary ...
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9 Meaningful Ways to Connect with God
Did you know that there are many ways that people connect with God?
As Christians, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all way to draw near to God. Just like God has created us with different personalities, we also have different spiritual temperaments. Have you ever thought about that or discovered what yours is?
I pray that knowing these 9 ...
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How to Live an Intentionally Present Life
Ever wonder what it actually means to live an "intentionally present" life?
How is it possible? What does that phrase even mean? How can we live present with the constant demands of life and responsibilities?
Actually living intentionally present is easier than you might think. You can begin these easy-to-implement strategies TODAY and ...
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What do you really want this summer? Start with these 3 Questions to plan a summer you’ll love.
Summer.
For some of us, the thought of summer sparks feelings of excitement and hope and eager anticipation! For others, feelings of dread rush in.
How do YOU feel about summer?
Are you excited? Eagerly anticipating all of the memory-making, fun-taking, family-playing moments of summer? Or do you break out in a cold sweat just ...
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Bible Reading Challenge for Families
It’s almost Easter! Have you come up with a plan to make Holy Week meaningful for your family? We have a simple Bible reading challenge to help!
Starting on Palm Sunday, we will read through the last chapters of Luke, following the steps of Jesus. We’ll travel down the Mount of Olives on Palm Sunday. We’ll get the ...
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How to Get Started with Family Devotions
Does your family spend time in the Bible or doing family devotions together? Today we're sharing some encouragement for how to get started with family devotions!
Some of you might cringe at the idea of family devotions, remembering stale times around the dinner table listening to a passage of Scripture you didn’t understand and waiting ...
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Leaves or Fruit? How the Cursing of the Fig Tree Applies to Us
If you are reading through the Gospels of Matthew or Mark this Holy Week, you can't avoid the story that many Bibles label as "The Cursing of the Fig Tree."
It's a story I've often skipped over -- mostly because I didn't understand it, but it's one that has a powerful challenge to each of us.
What is the story of the Fig Tree?
In ...
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Faith and Productivity: How the Faithful Life Planner helps you live with purpose and power!
In a world that often measures success by productivity and achievement, it can be challenging to strike a balance between our daily tasks and our spiritual lives. We live in a time where the hustle and bustle of life can easily drown out the whispers of faith.
But what if I told you that there's a way to merge faith and productivity seamlessly? ...
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Your Faithfulness Reaches to the Skies
Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep.
~ Psalm 36:5-6 (NIV)
Thank you, dear friends, for allowing me to process some of the crazy life I’ve lived in Germany for the past four years {Miss last week's story? Check it out here.} ...
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