-
Weekend Devotion – God’s Power
Read more: Weekend Devotion – God’s PowerFor God is working you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases Him. – Philippians 2:13I have this verse written on a bright green Post-It note stuck on my computer. I pray it at least once a day because I want this dearly, especially in a couple areas of my life…
-
An Affair? Facebook?
Read more: An Affair? Facebook?Do you think you could never have an affair? I know this question appears outlandish. However, I want to tell you a story. FACEBOOK: Write On my wall: Hi Tina, I found you through our High school link in Facebook. Wow, your picture is gorgeous! How are you doing? What are you doing? I am settled…
-
Thankful Thursday – Epic Story
Read more: Thankful Thursday – Epic StoryWhen we trust our lives to the hand and pen of an unseen but ever-present God, He will write our lives into “His story” and every last one of them will turn out to be a great read. With a grand ending. -Beth Moore We are living, out loud, the grandest drama ever. Real-life far…
-
Weekend Devotion – Knowing God
Read more: Weekend Devotion – Knowing GodFrom now on if you listen obediently to the commandments that I am commanding you today, love God, your God, and serve him with everything you have within you, he'll take charge of sending the rain at the right time …. Deuteronomy 11:13-14 (MSG) God is all about timing. He knows the big picture, so…
-
Thankful Thursday
WisdomRead more: Thankful ThursdayWelcome to Thankful Thursday. I will be co-hosting this event along with Laurie from Women Taking A Stand. Find Thankful Thursday here in March. In April we will head over to Laurie’s. On this Thankful Thursday, I give thanks to the Lord for Iris. Iris from Grace Alone has hosted this important event for years. She thoughtfully…
Wisdom -
A Bumpy Ride
Read more: A Bumpy RideI just got back from a trip to Colorado. On the way there, I experienced the "rocky-ride" due to turbulence from flying over the Rocky Mountains. I planned for this on the way home so as to avoid an upset stomach. Unfortunately, what I didn't expect was a bumpy ride back into San Jose because…
-
WITHOUT A WORD by Noreen
Read more: WITHOUT A WORD by NoreenAs a young engaged woman I worked at a Christian preschool and was surrounded by godly women whose lives modeled the role God intends us to walk as wives and mothers. I didn’t realize how much they influenced me until I began to write my wedding vows and although I wasn’t saved at the time…
-
Thankful Thursday – Sweetly Broken
Read more: Thankful Thursday – Sweetly BrokenI stood before the mirror this morning applying my makeup. My IPod was playing softly in the background. The song changed as I lifted the mascara wand to my eye. Sweetly Broken by Jeremy Riddle The words of this song washed over me like a river. I felt the love of Christ pour over my…
-
Weekend Devotion – Another Biblical Nugget
Read more: Weekend Devotion – Another Biblical NuggetWhen Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that instead an uproar was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. "I am innocent of this man's blood," he said. "It is your responsibility!" All the people answered, "Let his blood be on us and on our children!" –…
-
Thoughts of a Daughter
Read more: Thoughts of a DaughterIf your husband does not want you to go to Church, then stay home and paint the house with him. Go fishing or shopping, whatever He wants to do, and make sure you are having fun. ~Debi Pearl from Created To Be His Help Meet I first read that quote about six months ago. It’s…
-
Relentless, Unforgiving, Pursuit!
The Aggressor, my 13 year old Daughter.Read more: Relentless, Unforgiving, Pursuit!Good Morning Everyone, I am running a tad behind this stormy Monday morning, so I am posting late. But as I read my Bible this morning, I was deeply impressed with a message that seemed to be written in the Holy Book for just me. As I thought about it, I bet some of you…
The Aggressor, my 13 year old Daughter. -
Weekend Devotion – Love is a choice.
Read more: Weekend Devotion – Love is a choice.I thought Rick Warren did an excellent job with this devotional and wanted to share it with you. Hope you're Valentines Day is filled with love! – Dineen 2008/11/25 Love Is a Choiceby Rick Warren … That you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For…
-
Hallmark Holiday
Read more: Hallmark HolidayTomorrow is such a strange day. Valentine’s Day! This day could make me one of the happiest women alive or shatter my life. In the early years of my marriage, I had expectations of surprise trips to some warm destination. I dreamed of three dozen roses arriving at the bank which would make all my…
-
Sacrificial Love
Read more: Sacrificial LoveAs Lynn mentioned yesterday, we started The Love Dare (by Stephen and Alex Kendrick) at 1Peter3Living. If you feel led to do this book, I encourage you to do it either on your own or with us at 1Peter3Living. Already, God is opening doors and sending a clear message that He intends to use this…
-
I Can’t Believe I sent this to a Radio Station.
Read more: I Can’t Believe I sent this to a Radio Station.It is strange but I find myself listening to a Christian Radio Station that is located in Texas. I found this station through ITunes and have enjoyed the music and positive message. I listen while I write and blog. Well today the station asked their listeners to submit a fun and creative relationship-building tool. Valentine’s…
-
Weekend Devotion-End of a Journey
Read more: Weekend Devotion-End of a JourneyToday marks the end of a turbulent journey. So many of you have been praying for my daughter and my family as we traversed a world of brain surgeries, complicated recoveries, and radiation. The seven weeks of radiation therapy ended today. Words are so inadequate to express our burgeoning excitement this week as we counted…
-
The Call to Fight
Read more: The Call to FightIn my journey through the Bible, God’s showing me a constant thread of struggle and perseverance. From Jacob to Joseph to Moses and the Israelites. In Genesis 32, Jacob is faced with a potential disaster. His brother Esau is coming with 400 men, and Jacob fears the worst. He even prepares for the confrontation by…
-
Covetousness is a Mirage – Weekend Devotion
Read more: Covetousness is a Mirage – Weekend DevotionBy Amy Forbes I've been going through a period of unsettlement over the last few months. Too many times I've been unhappy with my marriage, unhappy with who I married and just generally unhappy with my life. My friends are better off financially and their relationships seem to be without problems but I was looking…
-
God’s Umbrella
Read more: God’s UmbrellaOne morning an interesting thought struck me. All our trials and sufferings fall under the umbrella of God’s protection, but beneath that covering they diverge into two areas: consequences and circumstances. Consequences are the result of our poor choices. Sometime we just make mistakes. It’s inevitable. Sometimes God allows us to experience them in order…
-
Chronicles of The Donovan Clan
Read more: Chronicles of The Donovan ClanFriday was my husband’s last day on the job. It all began when I was finally able to pray earnestly “The” Dangerous Prayer, Lord, do whatever it takes to save my husband. Scroll down or click here to read Friday’s Post or click here to read the dangerous prayer that I prayed two years ago.…
-
Thankful Thursday
Read more: Thankful ThursdayWhere does the time go? I usually have my Thankful post up at least 12 hours earlier than this. Too many things cooking on the burner this week. Have mercy! But, it is all good. In fact, I have so much to tell you about the Donovan Clan! Our Lord is so faithful. I have…
-
God’s Promises: Abraham Believed
Read more: God’s Promises: Abraham BelievedThe best way I know of getting closer to God and getting to know him better is to read God’s Word daily. Abraham came to know the God of Israel well enough to be called “friend.” This year I’m returning to reading the Bible in a year* to glean more nuggets about God and to…
-
Speaking
Read more: SpeakingMy name is Judy Sylvester I was at the women’s meeting in Garden City yesterday. Lynn you are a blessed speaker. I wanted to meet and thank you personally yesterday for your blog that I have been reading for the past two – three years -Garden City Retreat, Detroit, MI I do not even know…
-
Weekend Devotion – Isaiah 58
Read more: Weekend Devotion – Isaiah 58This past week, 1Peter 3 and many readers here have spent a week fasting for our loves ones. It's been a very powerful and promising week for many of us. New things have been revealed and promises reinforced. God is so faithful and good. This weekend is truly a celebration of our God who is…