What is the purpose of your spiritual gifts? Why are they important? Paul wrote in his epistles that he wants the church to be aware of spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12:1) and he wants them to be exercised accordingly (Romans 12:6). Understanding and exercising spiritual gifts are one of [...]
You have maybe heard the concept of the 5 Love Languages. The book by Gary Chapman was extremely popular a few years ago. This is a great resource to help you find some ways to show love to your husband. If you haven’t, I would encourage you to check [...]
The heart of her husband safely trusts her, so he will have no lack of gain. ~ Proverb 31:11 I read this chapter the other day and had to stop when I came to this verse. I asked myself.."what are the ways I want his heart to safely trust in [...]
I sat quiet for a moment after the doctor left the room, trying to wrap my mind around the words just spoken.. “..we need to induce today.” I had imagined spending those first few hours of labor in the comfort of my living room. Maybe watching a couple episodes of [...]
As I count down the days to my due date, I find my mind caught between two longings. One is the anticipation of the certain near future. The other is a yearning to embrace each moment of my present position. Although I think both of these desires are right and [...]
Restless nights, aching back, frequent trips to the bathroom. All these points to the fact that our new baby girl will be arriving soon! Just a couple of weeks left until her due date! Although our family has already been eagerly anticipating her arrival, I want to use the time [...]
A look of defeat forms on her sweet face. The thought comes to my mind.. …have I been putting too much pressure on her lately? “Sweetie, do you feel like mommy has been asking too much from you?” She looks up at me, her eyes filling mine with the overwhelming [...]
Photo Credit “I heard a story of two farmers praying to God for rain to come. Both prayed but only one prepared the land. Who do you think trusted God more to send the rain?” “Well, the farmer who prepared the land.” “Which one are you? God will [...]
The kids and I have been thinking of a simple way to reach out to our neighbors for Easter. Our church showed a quick video clip this last Sunday that inspired me! In the video, a young couple shared how they felt the Lord’s call to move their family of [...]
Pic Credit I was out for a walk the other morning and IT. WAS. FREEZING! As soon as I took a step out the door, the thought flashed in my mind to grab my second pair of gloves to put over the pair of thin layered ones I [...]