Trading Trouble for Pearls

Isn’t it interesting that pearls are formed by a piece of sand causing irritation over a long period of time? As I ponder that for a while I think the hardships we face in life are like that piece of sand. ... Continue reading →

7 Reasons to Pursue Consistent Personal Prayer Retreats

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I’ve been desperately wanting to “get away”; to “be alone”. Which line up with my word for the year, “retreat”. Psalm 42:1-2 says, “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for You, O God. My soul thirsts for the... Continue reading →

Jesus: Pandemic Love

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Oh how easily my heart can become weary, overwhelmed and even impatient at this Covid-19 pandemic. I am astonished at how quickly fear can strike the hearts of so many, but if I’m honest I have felt fear nip at me, too.... Continue reading →

A Prayer for Your Burdened Heart

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This morning I was working through the Burdened Heart section of my 30 Personal Spiritual Warfare Prayers Journal again because, you know… I guess God wants me to use the materials He lays on my heart to design so He can teach... Continue reading →

Why Does God Test our Faith?

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“Why does God allow a trial or test, a sorrow or heartbreak?” “Where is He when bad things happen? Why doesn’t He intervene more?” As I’ve grown in faith, I ask these questions less, however, now my children are asking... Continue reading →

Will these Prayers Work?

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Several times a week I get the question…“Will these prayers work?” Invariably, it’s asked about the 40-day Prayer Challenge for Wives. And invariably, I cringe and want to say, “nope!” Let me tell you why… In the question “will prayers... Continue reading →

Becoming Clothed in God’s Mercy – A Lesson from Eve

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Abigail is one of my favorite women of the Bible. She’s the one I would love to pluck out of Scripture and have a coffee date with. (wink) Eve, however, I haven’t appreciated very much. My attitude toward her hasn’t... Continue reading →

5 Encouraging Scriptures for Your Walk as a Wife

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Our lives become shaped and molded by the things we read, eat, watch or hear. Anything we ingest will be digested and become apparent by the way we live, respond and act. The following Scriptures for wives have helped grow... Continue reading →

Marriage Prayer Books

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Recently I had the honor of asking a few ladies what their best marriage advice is. Considering they had all been married for more than 50 years, I figured they would be a great place to glean some wisdom. And... Continue reading →

How to Grow with Your Word for the Year

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Choosing a word for the year has become a delightful tradition for many. It’s almost like opening a gift for me. I feel anticipation and excitement as I think, pray and wait for a word to settle in my heart... Continue reading →