The Purse-onality Challenge

purse-onality challenge

Complaint-Free: Who Me? As I thumbed through a copy of A Complaint-Free World five years ago, I considered myself the most optimistic, positive, encouraging (and obviously humble) person I knew.   In fact, I joked to my husband that we needed to buy two (maybe three) dozen copies to give the long list of negative people in my life [More...]


Scripture Sunday March 25

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Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemiah 8:10 This verse has been going through my head a lot lately. Actually, it's been the phrase "the joy of the Lord is my strength," but this is the verse from where the phrase comes from. A lot of times, I feel like I just can't do it (it being, whatever I'm struggling [More...]

Scripture Sunday March 11

  For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Romans 8:18 Sometimes things get tough. Sometimes, they get really tough. There are times when I wonder, is this how it's always going to be?  But I have  hope with knowing that things will get [More...]

Scripture Sunday March 4

For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition which I asked of Him. Therefore I also have lent him to the Lord; as long as he lives he shall be lent to the Lord.” So they worshipped the Lord there. 1 Samuel 1:27, 28 NKJV I read this verse last week and wondered how I'd never really noticed it before. I think almost [More...]

Scripture Sunday is back!

It's been a while since I've done a Scripture Sunday. I guess I was discouraged because almost no one ever linked up. But I need to remember that this isn't about a popularity contest. It's about sharing God's word to whoever will read it. And if it encourages or speaks to just one person in some way, than that is enough. So Scripture Sunday is [More...]

Intentions

Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. Matthew 5:8 NKJV I admit it; I'm my own worst critic. I don't like messing up. I don't like disappointing people. If I fail, I feel as though I'm letting others down. I know God doesn't expect me to be perfect, but I can't help but feeling like I'm just not good enough a lot of the [More...]

Review and Giveaway: Chicken Soup for the Soul – Devotional Stories for Tough Times

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Tough Times This is one of those books that I think everyone should read. After all, we all go through difficult times. Reading true stories of how other people have overcome these obstacles with God's help is a great source of encouragement. Publisher's Description Life has always been [More...]