Do all things without grumbling or questioning, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the Word of Life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. Likewise you also should be ... [Read More]
{Joy Day 12} Jesus Christ Is Lord
Today is a little different. As you read the passage from Philippians today, I encourage you to make it your prayer. Pray for the mind of Christ Jesus and praise Him that He is Lord. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who though He was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a things to be grasped, But made Himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, He humbled Himself by becoming ... [Read More]
{Joy Day 7} To Live Is Christ
As it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose, I cannot tell. Philippians 1:20-22, emphasis added We've all said it, "The Lord is my top priority." We mean it, we really do. We know that our relationship with Christ is ... [Read More]
{Joy Day 2} Making my Prayer with Joy
I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:3-6, emphasis added Do you make your prayers with joy? Paul's heart was filled with gratitude for this church in Philippi and in his prayers he shared that joy. It's easy in ... [Read More]
{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]
Laundry Lessons
Every thirty minutes the buzz echoes through my otherwise quiet house. I quickly finish the task at hand and redirect my attention toward the interrupting sound. The day is spent in a mindless cycle of sort, wash, dry, fold, put away. I am struck by the simple truth that since God fashioned the garments of animal skin for Adam and Eve, fabrics of all types have been beaten with rocks, scrubbed on washboards, and tossed into machines. Those same garments have then been stretched out, hung ... [Read More]
