The Action Bible With 5 kids, we’ve tried out our fair share of Bibles, Devotionals and other Bible-related materials. I am a firm believer in making sure the Bible is understandable and enjoyable, and am not opposed to using Bible “story” books to help make the Bible come alive to my kids at the various… Continue reading The Action Bible: Review and Giveaway
Tag: Devotionals
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
Trophy Child – Review and Giveaway!
Trophy Child – by Ted Cunningham I was contacted to review this book – and was excited to. Why? . . . Because I have the most amazing, special, better-than-average, gifted and talented trophy kids! 🙂 [Hee,hee!] Well . . . actually, I do have amazing kids (we all do – whether they are behaving… Continue reading Trophy Child – Review and Giveaway!
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