True Beauty: Deny Yourself Once again, I was blessed to be able to work with David C. Cook to review Lisa Chan’s (wife of best-selling author and pastor Francis Chan) 2nd installment of her 3-part True Beauty Series. Last fall I reviewed the first in the series called Be Still and was able to bless… Continue reading Review & Giveaway: Deny Yourself by Lisa Chan
Category: Spiritual Growth
Sunday Sip: James 4:8 – Why we don’t come near to God
Why we don’t come near At 4 years old, my daughter would want to snuggle up next to me, but then would start poking and kicking me trying to hurt me. I would ask her if she really wanted to snuggle. She would say yes, but didn’t have an explanation as to why she was… Continue reading Sunday Sip: James 4:8 – Why we don’t come near to God
Sunday Sip: Proverbs 4:23
Proverbs 4:23 – “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Or as the NIV states ” . . . for everything you do flows from it!” I LOVE this verse! It has recently become my verse that covers everything I do – as a mom, wife, friend, daughter, and… Continue reading Sunday Sip: Proverbs 4:23
Review & GIVEAWAY: Be Still – by Lisa Chan
True Beauty: Be Still New film helps women who are caught up in the busyness of life. Press Release, 6/25/2012: Every woman knows the feeling. Regardless of her age, her income, or her family situation, women today are facing the challenges of a busy life and the stress that comes with it. Obligations to children,… Continue reading Review & GIVEAWAY: Be Still – by Lisa Chan
Sunday Sip: Zechariah 9:12 – Prisoner of Hope
I posted this today on my other 2 blogs –Drink from the Deep and Empower Network. I know that lately I’ve been the wrong type of prisoner. I’m ready to switch “prisons” today! How about you? “Return to your fortress, O prisoners of HOPE; even now I announce that I will restore TWICE as much… Continue reading Sunday Sip: Zechariah 9:12 – Prisoner of Hope
Sunday Sip: Psalm 23:4 – You are not alone!
I’m not sure what translation this is – but I think it must be from a kid’s Bible to make it easy to understand. I love it though! Many people know Psalm 23 (“The Lord is my shepherd . . . “) and how reassuring and comforting it is. But sometimes scripture can… Continue reading Sunday Sip: Psalm 23:4 – You are not alone!
Sunday Sip: Philippians 4:13
Not feeling like SuperMom today (or this past week)? It’s ok! Because . . . You’re not! {Ouch! I know . . . it’s hard to wake up to reality. :)} We were not meant to do it all . . . BUT . . . we can do more with the help of Christ… Continue reading Sunday Sip: Philippians 4:13
Sunday Sip: Psalm 46:10
Well – Today I needed to hear this! I have had a busy week this past week, with Spring Break (and 5 kids at home!) and all the cleaning and purging we’ve been doing. I had meant to write my Sunday Sip yesterday, but was trying to finish up the boys and girls rooms before… Continue reading Sunday Sip: Psalm 46:10
Sunday Sip: Happy Easter!
Happy Easter! On Friday (Good Friday) I talked about how thankful I was for what Jesus did for me. But that was only HALF the story . . . Today is an even MORE joyful day!! Why? No . . . it’s not because the Easter Bunny is going to bring me chocolate eggs and… Continue reading Sunday Sip: Happy Easter!
Happy Good Friday
I have this picture on my dining room wall. Several years ago, my husband and I went out for coffee at a Christian coffee shop, and this picture was hanging in their little gift shop. I could not take my eyes off it all night! I mentioned it to my husband, and he surprised me… Continue reading Happy Good Friday
Sunday Sip: 2 Corinthians 4:18 – Fix your eyes
What are your eyes fixed on today? I’m sure you are not like me . . . struggling with the constant battle within between spirit and soul – between focusing on and believing in the promises and truth of God, versus the reality of the people, words spoken, and circumstances surrounding me. What? You… Continue reading Sunday Sip: 2 Corinthians 4:18 – Fix your eyes
Sunday Sip: Psalm 16 – Secure, Protected & a Delightful Inheritance!
30 x 3 W’s At the 1st of this month, I had made a decision to be more diligent in spending time with God every day. We (my “Daddy” and I) talked about it, and I felt like He was asking me to spend 30 minutes in His Word (specifically the Psalms), 30 minutes in… Continue reading Sunday Sip: Psalm 16 – Secure, Protected & a Delightful Inheritance!
Sunday Sip: Ephesians 2:10 – God’s Masterpiece
God’s Masterpiece I talked with you this past week about being U(nique) – about being U and being Unique. Have you thought more about it? Are you starting to be convinced that there really is something special and unique about you? I hope so. Because it’s the truth! Another aspect of that truth is this… Continue reading Sunday Sip: Ephesians 2:10 – God’s Masterpiece
Sunday Sip: John 14:27
Need I say more?! 🙂 I want to encourage you, each Sunday, to take the “sip” for this week and really let it soak in. Sip on it daily . . . hourly . . . minute by minute if you need to or can! Wear a beeper/buzzer/timer (or even on your phone or computer)… Continue reading Sunday Sip: John 14:27
Sunday Sip: Introduction & Proverbs 14:1
What is a “Sunday Sip” For those that didn’t know – I write another blog called Drink From the Deep. It is a place for anyone to come and find refreshing and “life-giving drinks from the well of God’s love”. I wanted to bring you guys a “sip” each week (a scripture, a word, or… Continue reading Sunday Sip: Introduction & Proverbs 14:1