None of us want to sign up for hard times. Is facing uncertainty and trials with joy really possible with Jesus?
Category: Faith in Christ
Dealing with Annoying Things…
A good test of whether the Spirit of God is in control in my heart – or my sinful nature is in control – is how I respond when people do things that tend to annoy me. I’m going to share some examples of ways we could respond that would be godly (as long as… Continue reading Dealing with Annoying Things…
Avoiding a Critical Spirit Toward other Women on This Journey
It’s predictable. When I start to grow and God works in my life, there is always a new temptation that comes along with each step of growth and deepening faith. Satan will make sure of that. As God begins to show me the sin in my heart, I start to become aware of the sin… Continue reading Avoiding a Critical Spirit Toward other Women on This Journey
No More Teeny Tiny Boxes!
Reminder – I am going to be doing a conference in Eaton, OH this Saturday, Feb 25th! And I am planning a conference in the Columbia, SC area for March 24th-25th. Check out this post with links if you are interested in getting tickets. I am still learning and have much growing to do in… Continue reading No More Teeny Tiny Boxes!
My Primary Goal As a Wife Has to Be This One Thing
Reminder – I have a conference in Eaton, Ohio February 25th and a conference in Columbia, South Carolina March 24th-25th. You are most welcome to come! Marriage meets many needs and fulfills a number of purposes in our lives, in our families, the church, and in society. A healthy marriage: Brings stability to society. Teaches… Continue reading My Primary Goal As a Wife Has to Be This One Thing
Is It Possible to “Disrespect Myself”?
God’s design for us as godly women is that we are first to have utmost reverence for Him as LORD of our lives and as the sovereign King of the universe. We are also to respect ourselves, our husbands, and all other people. Another way of describing “respecting ourselves” that may be even more… Continue reading Is It Possible to “Disrespect Myself”?
Being a Peaceful In-Law
Want strong extended family relationships? Here are some tips on being a peaceful in-law.
Can I Be a “Peaceful American” Even Now?
ADMIN NOTE: My site was renovated Nov. 5th, and at that point, we lost my email and WP subscribers. My IT team and Askimet are working on this. I hope it will be corrected very soon. My apologies! ——————– How my heart grieves as I have watched our nation over the past year or two… Continue reading Can I Be a “Peaceful American” Even Now?
“Dying to Self” Can Be Dangerously Misunderstood
Last Thursday, I ran a post about “Dying to Self.” Today, I want to talk about how it is possible for someone to misunderstand the concept of “taking up your cross and following” Jesus to think that this means, “I must take abuse. My needs don’t matter. I have to let my husband beat me or… Continue reading “Dying to Self” Can Be Dangerously Misunderstood
Dying to Self
This process of learning to become godly women is a VERY painful process – especially at first. There are no short cuts!! It is all about our relationship with Christ. It is about our willingness to reverence and submit to Jesus and to desire Him FAR ABOVE all other things of this world. That is… Continue reading Dying to Self