Welcome to the Pure Joy Bible reading summary week 2! I can hardly believe that we have already completed two weeks of this month’s Bible reading plan. I’ve already been both challenged and charged so much by the Scriptures. I pray it’s the same for you! Let’s check out a…
The power of prayer is something in which I strongly believe. God has answered so many of my prayers and the prayers of my husband and family that I can’t help but believe in the power of prayer. But honestly, I can get a little distracted with my own thoughts…
I cannot believe how much I am enjoying working through the Pure Joy Journal to accompany this Bible reading challenge! The way the Lord has worked in my heart just through the first week of the Pure Joy Bible reading plan has been incredible. At the end of last week,…
God has been speaking to my heart about spending time with Him in my current stage of life. Usually when the Holy Spirit is whispering to me about something, then I share it with you because I’ve found that if I’m dealing with an issue, often other folks are dealing with…
Happy New Year! 2017 is here and I pray that you are off to a good start today. While today is the first day of the Pure Joy Bible Reading challenge for January, I wanted to take a moment and wrap up the Names of God study we finished in…
Each year when January rolls around, I find myself becoming a little winter-weary. Embracing the beauty of each day is very important to me. Perhaps because I have a sweet girl who is suffering and has a limited number of days to live. Discovering joy for each day isn’t something we…
Have you ever wondered how God can know everything at once? When my mind is on overload, then the thoughts certainly crosses my mind. How is he capable of being omniscient, the all-knowing God? And then I further ponder the names of God and marvel at who God is. I…
Well, Friends, this month has passed so quickly that I can hardly believe today is the 27th of December. I realize I say that every month and every week, but time surely flies. I’m praying for a slower start to 2017! Though running late, I am going to post our…
Christmas carols fill the air; smiles and laughter are everywhere. A stroll through town reveals glistening windows boasting of tasty holiday treats and shiny red ribbon. Twinkling lights dance in unexpected places and bounce off sparkling trees. Whether you appreciate lots of gold and glitter or simple candles, the blessing…
Twas the plight before Christmas, when all through the house Everything was stirring, perhaps even a mouse; The stockings were barely hanging by a thread without care, Because little hands wouldn’t leave them there; The children were wild and dancing with glee, They truly were hyper, playing the Wii; And Daddy’s…
What a wonderful Bible reading plan we have enjoyed together so far! I don’t know about you, but each day has seemed to be exactly what I have needed to remember. Let’s check out the summary of what we’ve learned so far in the Names of God Bible reading summary…
You can never know what a day will hold. I’m sure you agree. On the days you thought everything was out of control, you later realized that God was in full control, orchestrating circumstances to bring him full glory. On the days you thought you couldn’t get out of bed,…
