Thoughts By Women

2020-02-25

Security Systems

God promises to never leave or forsake us, to be with us wherever we go, to light the path ahead of us and surround us with His love. We experience that security not by pushing buttons but, by trusting in Him.

2020-02-24

Satisfaction

What satisfies? What brings genuine and fulfilling contentment? I would have to say it begins with my relationship with the Lord, and the benefits of that relationship are:

2020-02-23

Chaos Now For Beauty Later

If your life feels like a frustrating mess right now is it possible that God has renovations underway? Question: Is your life under construction? What verses do you find helpful when the world tilts? How has God brought beauty out of your chaos in the past?

2020-02-22

Hiding Place

“Keep me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge.”. Psalm 16:1 “You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble.” Psalm 32:7a

2020-02-21

When Confusion Prevails

Have you ever found yourself in a situation that seemed totally confusing? “God is not the author of disorder, but of peace” 1 Corinthians 14:33

2020-02-20

Religion or Relationship?

If you have struggled, like me, with having an intimate relationship with God, I encourage you to let go of the checklist and just BE with Him. He is waiting, inviting you to grab hold of this incredible relationship.

2020-02-19

It’s Never Too Late

Sometimes things don’t turn out the way we think. Who said life is meant to be easy? God is with you in the midst of everything.

2020-02-18

Winding Roads and Center Lines

What is your center line? What has kept you on course while following Jesus? My center line for staying the course? “I have loved you with an everlasting love…” (Jeremiah 31:3)

2020-02-17

Enough with All the Lies

“If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Romans 10:9

2020-02-16

One Act of Love

One Act of Love — A Love Poem. One act of love, A kind word spoken Brings hope to the wounded Broken spirit,

2020-02-12

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

In our broken world, our relationships are often less than ideal. However, when Jesus dwells within us, He begins to mend the wounds of our broken relationships.

2020-02-11

It’s The Thought that Counts

He smiled widely as he mounted the stairs and approached the front door to the house. One hand behind his back, obviously hiding something. As he walked through the doorway, he leaned over to kiss me and proceeded to tell me he was thinking about me on his way home.

2020-02-06

Fishy Reactions

Following God's agenda instead of our own is not always easy but when Simon Peter did it, he had enough fish to feed his family for 3 years. Think about it.

2020-02-05

One-On-One with God

In the Bible there are many instances of godly parents who had ungodly children. Though my heart will always be pained at the choices my father and my son made, I can’t let their unfaithfulness destroy my steadfast faith and hope in my Savior.

2020-02-04

Unthinkable Instructions

What sea faces you? Before God gives the command to move on, he asks us to be still. Stop long enough to hear God’s sure whisper, “I will fight for you.”

2020-01-30

At His Feet

Imagine… If you had the chance to sit at the feet of Jesus, to look upon His face and deep into His eyes, and listen to every word He had to say. Doesn't the very thought take your breath away?

2020-01-29

Who Do People See

When I read that God is “compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love,” I can ask myself if those same characteristics are becoming more a reality in my life. Am I looking at difficult people with compassion?

2020-01-28

Pain Filled Morning

Friend, maybe you, like Gracie, need to be lovingly reminded of God’s purpose for your life. If you’ve turned your heart over to Jesus, God promises that you are purposed, planned, loved and guided through this life.

2020-01-26

Finishing Strong

Father God, I am so grateful that I can stand before you as righteous because of what Jesus did for me. Thank you for keeping me strong till the very end of my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

2020-01-25

The Danger of Strength

Success and strength can become dangerous when uncoupled from reliance upon our Creator God, when we assume autonomy instead of recognition that all we are and all we accomplish are from the hand of a gracious God.

2020-01-22

Beautiful, Broken Jar of Clay

Be encouraged that even if you are facing hard times, God has a plan for your life. He can and will use your weakness and fragility for His glory. Whether your clay jar is being tested or retired to the back of cabinet like my old piece of pottery, spread the inner dwelling Good News right where you are today.

2020-01-21

Put Your Guilt to Rest

In my work as a nurse with seniors, I’ve sometimes witnessed the power of a past sin that keeps robbing my patient of present blessings.

2020-01-19

Be Spirit-Led

Father so often we take for granted the tools you have given us to help us live a holy life that is pleasing to you. I pray that we will begin to examine our own ways, our motives, our thoughts and our desires.

2020-01-18

H.O.P.E.

Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.” Psalm 62:5 As Christians, we are called to hope.

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