Review & Giveaway: Deny Yourself by Lisa Chan

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

The Action Bible: Review and Giveaway

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

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: 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!

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: 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