27 “Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. Luke 12:27 NIV If you’re familiar with Ruth Chou Simons, you will know that she masterfully crafts her words of faith and encouragement so that they seemingly […]
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“A Jesus Shaped Life” by Lisa Harper
39 You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me, 40 yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life. John 5:39-40 ESV If you’ve never had the chance to experience a teaching from Lisa Harper, you’re in […]
Reading Digest: Children’s Books ~”He is Always With Me” by Laval Alsbrooks, Jr.
18 Take these words of mine to heart and keep them in mind. Write them down, tie them around your wrist, and wear them as headbands as a reminder. 19 Teach them to your children, and talk about them when you’re at home or away, when you lie down or get up. Deuteronomy 11:18-19 GWT Children are truly a gift […]
Listening Digest: “Laughing Through the Ugly Cry and Finding Unstoppable Joy” by Dawn Barton
10 A thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. But I came so that my sheep will have life and so that they will have everything they need. John 10:10 GWT Life gives us choices. It is our personal responsibility to make the right one. But as life would have it, we don’t always do that. […]
Reading Digest: “Present Over Perfect ~ Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living” by Shauna Niequest
10 “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Psalm 46:10 ESV 7 Surrender yourself to the Lord, and wait patiently for him.Do not be preoccupied with an evildoer who succeeds in his waywhen he carries out his schemes. Psalm 37:7 GWT Recently I had the opportunity to […]
Reading Digest: “Power Moves” by Sarah Jakes Roberts
20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, Ephesians 3:20 ESV This book is worth the read a second and third time around the block. I say that because you will find things that GOD will highlight in every […]
Reading Digest: “I Want to Trust You, But I Don’t”
“I Want To Trust You, But I Don’t” by Lysa TerKeurst I must admit, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to pick up this book. One glance at the title triggered a tsunami of emotions that I really didn’t want to deal with ~ I thought I was done with all that. But then I […]
“The Fight For Female” ~ Lisa Bevere
18 Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.” Genesis 2:18 NLT I invite you to join me for this discussion between author, speaker, and Bible teacher, Lisa Bevere and Tim Ross as they have a very candid conversation about […]
Reading Digest: “Are You Really OK? Getting Real About Who You Are, How You’re Doing, and Why it Matters” ~ Debra Fileta, M.A., LPC
28 Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I […]
Reading Digest: “Do The New You” ~ Steven Furtick
“Don’t let yourself become stuck in a past that is no more. There are good things coming, but you won’t experience them if you can’t walk toward them.” ~ Steven Furtick A couple weeks ago I shared the conversation between Pastor Steven Furtick and Lysa TerKeurst, that focused on this newly released book. I’m here […]
Titus Two 