As Easter Approaches New beginnings are a beautiful part of spring and a wonderful reminder of God’s grace. As the celebration of Easter approaches, I’m always looking for great ways to explain Jesus’ death, burial , and resurrection in a simple manner. I know we have a couple of weeks…
Where to Read the Easter Story in the Bible This morning I was thinking about the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus and reflecting on living in fear vs. faith. I’m so thankful that Jesus died for my sin and that he not only died, but that he LIVES! The…
If you are asking questions like: How do I know when God is speaking to me? How do I recognize the presence of God? then this Bible reading plan is for you! Why the In His Presence Bible Reading Challenge? Do you ever struggle with busyness? Or maybe your schedule…
Sunday night I received the news that a longtime family friend went to be with Jesus. Although he was afflicted with a form of MPS, the same terminal disease as my daughter, Taylor, his passing was unexpected and unanticipated. His heavenly homegoing prompted my heart to share these 20 Bible verses…
Love is in the air! I can hardly believe that Valentine’s Day is next week! As a child, I’m not so sure that I loved “loving,” but I think I loved chocolate as much then as I do now. While the last couple days I’ve been thinking over what Valentine’s…
Welcome to the Restore Me from Hurting to Healing Bible Reading Challenge You’ve experienced brokenness on some level. I don’t know if you’ve lost a loved one, experienced disease, or encountered heart-breaking circumstances. Maybe the suffering has been long, and the wound in your heart feels like a gaping hole,…
Today was one of those days when I thought to myself, “I am such an idiot!” I know, I know. You shouldn’t talk to yourself in a way that you wouldn’t want someone else to talk to you or you wouldn’t talk to someone else. But wow, God is much…
Welcome to the Trusting God in the Dark Bible Reading Plan & Prayer Journal! If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the LORD and rely on your God. Isaiah 50:10b Are you struggling to trust God because you can’t see Him in the darkness?…
Welcome Over the last week, the time has gotten away from me, and I’ve walked my son’s dog, Kimber, after dark. I’ve watched as, neighbor by neighbor, homes have lit up in preparation for celebrating the birth of Jesus. A little light can go such a long way. I noticed,…
A Prayer of Thanksgiving Dear Father, We humbly come before you with grateful hearts, Praising You with all our being, For we know that every good and perfect gift Comes from You- the One who never changes. We recognize those good things, both large and small, With which You’ve blessed…
Each day of the Pure Joy: Cultivating A Happy Heart Bible Reading & Prayer Journal contains: A 3-Minute Devotion Key Bible Passage of the Day 4 Simple Journal Prompts One Daily Principle Bonus Scriptures Why the Pure Joy Bible Reading Challenge? As my sister and I organized my dad’s bookshelves…
In a world of chaos and confusion, discovering a peaceful setting feels like finding a gold mine. Does it seem that way to you? 4 Ways to Experience Peaceful Prayers Shining and glistening away from busy distractions and disturbances, a few moments of quiet is a beautiful gift. My hope is…
