God is a personal and relational God. He desires for every believer to talk with Him, particularly through the act of prayer. We know this and it sounds so simple. Yet, why is prayer so difficult sometimes? Maybe you don't feel adequate to pray because it's never been modeled for you, or you've never been taught how to pray. Then there ...
Daily Time with God
What Lies Are You Believing? {Free Printable}
I’m not good enough.No one likes me.Everyone else has a clean house.Their kids are smarter and cuter. And the list of lies goes on. Lies that we aren’t enough and everyone is better. We firmly believe that in order for us to be able to live out our God-given, Parenting-to-Impress mission to the fullest, we need to be ...
A Fresh Start in 2021: How to Change
Enjoy a Fresh Start in 2021 with this four-part series. 1. Taking Care of Me2. Sabbath and Rest3. How to Change4. Your Marriage What is going to be different about 2021? After watching current events you may feel like we are jumping into the same dumpster fire of 2020. While I can't control what other people do, 2021 can ...
Has Your Church Left the Faith?
Oh, how my understanding of the rapture and Tribulation period is deepening during my study of Daniel by Dr. David Jeremiah. I learned in 2 Thessalonians 2 that there are three things that must happen before the Tribulation can occur. But, it is the first one that has pricked my heart. “Falling away comes first.” (v.3) Dr. David Jeremiah ...
The Most Depressing Verses in the Bible
There are some really depressing verses in the Bible. If you read through the "Key Chapters of the Bible" Chronological Reading Plan, you hit a few! But I may have found the most depressing set of verses there is. Prepare to feel hopeless. So the trouble is not with the law, for it is spiritual and good. The trouble is with me, ...
In All the Craziness, Do You Need this Reminder, Too?
I woke this morning anxious. The unknown and the known has me grasping for something stable. You too? While journaling during my prayer time, I struggled to formulate complete sentences as I didn't know what to pray or where to begin. In desperation I started writing down single words as they came to ...
New Testament Chronological Reading Plan
This is one of two posts containing the Keys of the Bible Chronological Reading Plan. These plans are part of our Resource Library and are free to all subscribers.1. Old Testament Reading Plan - 32 Weeks2. New Testament Reading Plan - 20 Weeks A year ago I shared an opportunity for you to join me on a journey reading through the key ...
Old Testament Chronological Reading Plan
This is one of two posts containing the Keys of the Bible Chronological Reading Plan. These plans are part of our Resource Library and are free to all subscribers. 1. Old Testament Reading Plan - 32 Weeks2. New Testament Reading Plan - 20 Weeks A year ago I shared an opportunity for you to join me on a year-long journey reading through the ...
Who am I?
A few months ago my daughter told me something very shocking. Sweet Pea (13) announced that she was a follower and not a leader. I asked her how she knew that she was a follower. She told me "because my friends said I am." Taking a deep breath I realized the power in what she said. Sweet Pea had allowed her friends to define her, and ...
Is a Bible On Your Christmas List?
As I have been reading through the key chapters of the Bible with many of you, I have come to appreciate more and more a quality study Bible. If you are in the ABCJesusLovesMe Facebook Group, you know that my Bible fell apart. See damages below. While my Bible was being repaired, I was asked to review the new study Bible by Tony Evans. ...