Psalm 27:14 (NLT) “Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.” Waiting has never been one of my strengths. One time my sister scheduled a hair appointment for my birthday and when she told me that I would be in the salon for a few hours, I told her to … More Waiting is Not Weakness
Psalm 51:10(KJV)“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” For some, this past year was full of wonderful surprises and the accomplishment of many goals. For others, it might have been difficult and painful, full of unexpected challenges. Whatever the case, the new year presents an opportunity for … More Your Renewed Strength
During Old Testament times, our Heavenly Father made a promise to His people to give them a lush and bountiful land, so much so that it was referred to the land of ‘milk and honey’. In Joshua 1:9(The Message), He told them, “From the wilderness and this Lebanon east to the Great River, the Euphrates … More God Is With You Every Step You Take
Psalms 34:8 (NLT)“Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!” Jesus Christ said in John 14:27(NLT), “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” Peace … More Your Way Out Through the Love of Christ
Isaiah 10:27(NLT)“In that day the LORD will end the bondage of his people. He will break the yoke of slavery and lift it from their shoulders.” A revolving door goes around repeatedly, allowing people to both go in and go out. A revolving door relationship is one that is constantly ending and starting up again, … More If We Don’t Give Up
Deuteronomy 7:16-18 (NLT) “You must destroy all the nations the Lord your God hands over to you. Show them no mercy, and do not worship their gods, or they will trap you. Perhaps you will think to yourselves, ‘How can we ever conquer these nations that are so much more powerful than we are?’ But don’t … More God Has Done It Before and Will Do It Again
Psalms 91:1(NLT)“God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” For many women, getting out of an abusive relationship is not so easy. Every woman that has overcome emotional, physical, or verbal abuse has a different story to tell, and you’d be surprised to hear that there are large numbers … More God Is Always Ready to Help
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT) “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” This passage in Proverbs is such a pinnacle of Godly wisdom, especially for those of us living today. Our modern advances … More Firmly Planted in God’s Hands
Hebrews 12:11(NLT)“No discipline is enjoyable while it is happening – it’s painful! But afterward there will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this way.” My dear friend, Maggie, is a lovely Christian woman, and she reached out to me about a situation she’s dealing with. She’s always been … More No Discipline is Enjoyable
Psalm 18:30 (ESV) “This God—his way is perfect; the word of the LORD proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.” We opted to sit side by side rather than facing each other in an upscale booth that looked like it belonged in a mansion rather than a restaurant. The … More God is Our Refuge
Overcoming Domestic Violence 