"Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength, Because of Your enemies, That You may silence the enemy and the avenger." Psalm 8:2 I was flying 30,000 feet in the air on a way to speak to a group of women in Texas. I felt dry, empty, and terrified about what I could possibly offer to anyone because my life felt upside down. My prayers seemed to only be reaching … [Read more...] about Out of the Mouths of Babes
Perseverance
Deposits
"The fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever."Isaiah 32:17My daughter has been begging me to let her open a bank account for several months now. Jordyn is twelve and a half and has tremendous self-discipline. I see a true entrepreneurial spirit in her, even at her young age. She decided she needed to make business cards for … [Read more...] about Deposits
The Prairie Chicken and the Eagle
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 (New Living Translation) There once was a mother eagle who dropped her unhatched egg … [Read more...] about The Prairie Chicken and the Eagle
The Touch of the Master’s Hand
"See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland."Isaiah 43:19 (NIV)My darling sisters,Someone needs some encouragement today! Someone is believing the lie that she has gone too far in her sin to ever be truly forgiven. Someone does not understand the perfect blood of Jesus Christ to cleanse … [Read more...] about The Touch of the Master’s Hand
The Devil’s Most Used Tool
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."Joshua 1:9 (NIV)I heard the following story on Christian radio this last week:The devil decided to have a garage sale. He laid all of his well-used tools, each with its own price tag, out on the table. All of those he used regularly against … [Read more...] about The Devil’s Most Used Tool
The Gift of Empathy
"Your love has given me much joy and comfort, my brother, for your kindness has often refreshed the hearts of God’s people."Philemon 1:7 (New Living Translation)Hey girlfriends!I just wanted to tell y'all why I love being a woman today. I was at my local gym getting ready to try to sculpt my flabbiness when my eyes landed on a small huddle of three women. The woman doing the talking had her back … [Read more...] about The Gift of Empathy
