I looked forward to Vacation Bible School every summer when I was a kid. I loved learning about Jesus, memorizing Bible verses, and singing songs like I‘ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy Down in My Heart, and Deep and Wide. I was particularly fond of the story about how Jesus called His disciples to follow Him. The other day, I wanted to Read More
Worship is Our Weapon
Praise is a spiritual weapon against the enemy. When we resist the enemy, he will flee from us (James 4:7). Since God inhabits our praises, the enemy will take flight. Darkness must depart in the presence of Light. Also, praise is what we do to secure victory in any battle; by engaging in praise, we transfer our battles to Him Read More
Wait Till Spring Comes
Have you ever felt as if you are in the longest winter season of your life? I’m not talking about the actual season of Winter, but a spiritual season of Winter. Well, it has for me, I feel as if this has been an extremely long winter season, and I could definitely use some springtime in my life about right Read More
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Comparison either cheapens God’s purposes for you or His purpose for others, depending on where your heart is. Instead, God designed us to live in unity. He designed all of our garden patches to fit together, side by side, creating a stunning visual. Read More
Joy: What Are You Choosing?
I was going through a devotional on the YouVersion Bible app regarding Joy. These are a few of my takeaways from that devotional. Bible plan is Walking in Joy: The Fruit of the Spirit 7-day bible-Reading Plan. Joy Isn’t Optional I thought to myself, what do you mean Joy isn’t optional? Psalm 119:1-3 NLT Joyful are people of integrity, who Read More
8 Tips to Help You Have a Thriving Quiet Time with the Lord
Are you tired of quiet times that leave you feeling empty? Tired of spending time in the Word of God only to forget what you read by noon? Maybe you made a goal this year to get closer to the Lord, read the Bible through, or do something similar. But, here it is, the end of January, and you have Read More
Trusting God???
Entering 2022, my thoughts keep going to “Trusting God.” As I look back at 2021 and my walk with God, the things I went through, and the words I believe God had given me, I began to ponder, “Do I really trust God?” Yes, I do want to trust God. I do want to believe what He had given me in scripture Read More
I Ain’t Playing
I like to think of myself as a light-hearted person who likes to tease and playfully banter with my friends. But, one area I do not play in is my stance against satan. He is evil, a liar, and he wants to steal your joy. Don’t you let him!!! I have been amazed at all the stories in the Bible Read More
Watering Wednesday
Last week while I was praying, God gave me a vision. It seems so silly to even say that. It seems “religious”, which I’ve always steered clear of. I’ve always just tried to live my life for Jesus, as a good example, being real, and learning so much along the way. But seriously, the more our church has studied Ephesians Read More
The Sound of Silence
“Turn it off.” “Be quiet.” That’s what God said to me one night. At first, I thought He meant the fan in my room, which added noise to my otherwise silent night. And He did. But I came to discover that it was about so much more than my fan. He wanted me to turn off the sound of the Read More