Leave and Cleave

by | Jan 23, 2013 | Christian Living, Daily Encouragement

“For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” (Genesis 2:24) I married my husband at a fairly young age – twenty to be exact.  I felt extremely mature at the time but looking back, I was just a...

Unused Gifts

by | Dec 18, 2012 | Christian Living, Daily Encouragement

“Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the LORD your God has blessed you.” (Deuteronomy 16:7) My husband and I were instructed to bring a gift for our small group’s white elephant exchange. In case you’re wondering, a white elephant gift exchange...

What Do You Live For?

by | Dec 12, 2012 | Christian Living, Daily Encouragement

The effect of the cross is salvation, sanctification, healing etc., but we are not to preach any of these, we are to preach Jesus Christ and Him crucified. The proclaiming of Jesus will do its own work.” ~Oswald Chambers In a recent Bible study, the author asked the...

Big Announcement!

by | Dec 4, 2012 | Christian Living, Daily Encouragement

Are you ready to find out what is happening on 12.12.12?  I can’t wait to share it with you!  I have been keeping this secret for the past year and a half and I can’t contain it any longer. I’m so glad to finally be able to share it with you.   Below...

Going Fishing?

by | Oct 3, 2012 | Christian Living, Daily Encouragement

“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” At once they left their nets and followed him.  (Matthew 4:19-20) Although I grew up in the church and always loved God, it wasn’t until my mid-thirties that I began to seek God with all my heart and...