Devotionals
Never Surrender Your Joy to the Enemy
Never surrender our joy. It’s time to fight like women who belong to the God who can never be defeated—which means we can’t be either. Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in…
How To Feed My Soul To Create In Me A Clean Heart
Our souls need feeding just as our bodies do, and what we feed them matters. How do you feed your soul to create a clean heart? For several years, I have chosen a “word” to guide my daily choices at the beginning of each new year. I prayerfully seek God’s guidance when choosing my word….
The Important Difference Between Gratitude and Thanksgiving
Gratitude has become a common topic of conversation in our culture in recent years. We often talk about gratitude’s power to increase our joy and improve our well-being. And it seems like we can’t walk into a gift shop or boutique without seeing a gratitude journal or a decorative gratitude jar creatively displayed on a…
It’s Time to Remember God Is Always with You (and Your Kids)
The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? Psalm 118:6 NIV We need to remember that God is with your child even if you cannot be. He is faithful and trustworthy. I sat in the middle school cafeteria, awkwardly balancing my adult body on the hard,…