Convictions require you to decide what’s right ahead of time. They’re not based on what feels good or seems right in the moment. They are, instead, the unmovable foundation upon which our lives are built. We don’t need to be mean or judgmental when we share them with others, but we do need to be…
11 Simple Ways to Get into God’s Word Daily with Your Kids
Today I’m sharing our list of 11 simple ways to get into God’s Word daily with your kids. No matter the time of year, reading the Bible is fun and exciting and even more so when you shake it up with these suggestions! Reading aloud before or during a meal can be a great…
Say It! Then Pray It! Speaking God’s Word Aloud
When my daughter was born, I was immediately overwhelmed with emotion and the weight of responsibility that came with motherhood. I struggled early on, wondering if I could do this mom thing and I obsessed over each decision I had to make. My relationship with God grew as I questioned, complained and even begged for…
Creative Ways to Incorporate Biblical Lessons into Play
God’s Word is applicable to every day living. I love that our Heavenly Father is interested in the tiniest details of our lives. He loves us THAT much! Our daughter is in second grade, but we also have two little boys who are still home with me (ages 5 and 2). Any mother of boys…
What Happened to Old Testament Sermons?
“You’ll find our text this morning in the Old Testament . . .” I know this is a rare announcement today, but when you heard it last, what did you think? Oh no! Not another historical lecture. We’re going to get a whipping with the law today. Why? I came to church to hear about…
How to Use God’s Word for a Vibrant Prayer Life
God’s Word has an essential role in all aspects of your prayer life. Your communion with God will be based on and include much communion through the Word. Your praise must of necessity make much use of Scripture as you praise the Lord. Whatever time you spend on your devotional life, surely about half will…
Are You Picking Apart and Judging Scripture?
For the Word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to…
Momma’s Sword of the Spirit
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. – Psalm 150:6 Take . . . the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. – Ephesians 6:17 When I think of the thing for which I am most grateful in life, it would have to be God’s Word. From childhood, I heard Scripture from…
We Can Go Anywhere with Jesus
“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it.” — Joshua 1:8 Most of us read the Bible casually and carelessly. We read the Word of God, and it has no…