{Top Ten} Quotes from 31 Days to a Better Spouse

WOW!  I am blessed with some amazingly gifted friends.   Some who can make all things beautiful, some who are true grace-seekers, and many who are incredible writers.   Today, I'm sharing ten of my favorite quotes from Ashley Pichea's new eBook, 31 Days to a Better Spouse.   I'm a huge fan of Ashley's because she is down-to-earth and has a true encourager's heart.   As soon as she said she was writing this devotional/prayer guide, I knew it was something I would value and use.     And ... [Read More]

I Should Have Said No

to my self. When my self said, "You should write Bible studies and ebooks to raise money for Relevant." When my self said, "You can do this!  Just sit down and write." When my self said, "If you don't, you won't get to go.  Now get busy!" The truth is, my self can be a liar. I have all these grandiose plans about writing Bible studies and ebooks and developing curriculum to encourage tweens and to challenge moms.   But the reality is, those are my plans. And yesterday, it all came to a ... [Read More]

How Are You Building?

By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established.  By knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches. Proverbs 24:3-4 (emphasis added) How are you  building your house today? {image: microsoft clip art}       ... [Read More]

Top Ten Bible Studies {2011 Recommendations}

Often I am asked to recommend a Bible study for an individual or a small group.    I always wish I had a list to refer them to as I can never think of my favorites of the top of my head.  {My brain always seems to go into "sleep" mode when I need to be able to give an answer on the spot, am I alone?} So, today, I'm sharing my favorites of all the Bible studies I've ever done - some I've been the leader and some a participant.   Maybe you'll find something you're interested in doing! 1. ... [Read More]

When Fear Immobilizes You

When you start to feel afraid, affirm your trust in Me.  ~ Sarah Young, Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence What are you afraid of?  What haunts your thoughts and drags your dreams through the muck and mire?  What immobilizes you? Lately I've been caught, trapped, by my fears, my insecurities.   What if the people at this new church don't like me? What if my next ebook is a flop? What if my blog withers up? What if my writing is bad? What if ... And so the cycle goes.  The ... [Read More]

Ouch!

The test of Christlikeness is not the greatness of your love toward those who love you, but the bounty of your love toward those who do not.  ~ Donald S. Whitney From Ten Questions to Diagnose Your Spiritual Health... a great book.  Also available for the Kindle.  Thoughts? Difficulties?  Experiences?  Please share! ... [Read More]