Thursday, October 31 Grateful for Growth: Joy in Journaling This is what the Lord, the God of Israel says: “Write in a book all the words I have spoken to you.”Jeremiah 30:2 I can remember the first diary that I received when I was about 9 years old. It had a picture of a beautiful rainbow and unicorn on the front and was complete with the brass lock to keep all of my thoughts “private”. I remember finding the perfect pink pen that I would use each day to document my life f

Grateful for Growth: Filling vs. Feeling "Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13 My feelings cannot be trusted. One day I'm skipping along without a worry in the world; then the very next day, I might be carrying the weight of this world on my shoulders. Things that sway my emotions range from fatigue, hormones, outside circumstances, inner wrestlings, disco

Grateful for Growth I have grown in understanding that God’s Word is active, is for me and teaches me about Him, His will and His way. Joshua 1:8-9 “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Monday, October, 28th You want me to write???? "for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure."(Philippians 2:13) I’ve mentioned before in my posts of a painful time in my life exactly four years ago. Through sorrow,hurt, and loss, I was brought to my knees in prayer seeking the only One who could do anything to help my heart and my situation. No person, place, or thing could make it better. This was the place I really started to know God

Hebrews 11:6 NASB And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him. I have to tell you that our God is sooo very big. He brought over 50 women from all over together this past weekend. I have been to retreat now for three years, and it has never disappointed me! This year when I arrived to the retreat center, I was distracted by work! Totally distracted. I knew it was the enemy, b

Read and Review Ruth 1-4 Well done, ladies! We made it, verse by verse, through the book of Ruth. These four chapters are filled with so many truths for us to glean from. What a story of two women that made an impact not only in their present day, but also into their future. What did you learn from this book of the Bible? How did the characters of Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz impact you? What is your take-away? In my post yesterday, I mentioned Ruth's faithful obedience; she walked

Wednesday, October 16 The Lineage of Christ Ruth 4:18-22 "This then is the family line of Perez: Perez was the father of Hezron, Hezron was the father of Ram, Ram the father of Amminadab, Amminadab the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon, Salmon the father of Boaz, Boaz the father of Obed, Obed the father of Jesse, and Jesse the father of David." So here we are, after a 7 week journey, we come to the last passage of Ruth. Before, I go further with todays's post, I

Ruth 4:16-17 “Naomi took the baby and cuddled him to her breast. And she cared for him as if he were her own. The neighbor women said, “Now at last Naomi has a son again!” And they named him Obed. He became the father of Jesse and the grandfather of David.” Ruth 4:16-17 Naomi lost all the males she was closest to and now gains a precious little one to foster and love….her grandson. Where she previously felt empty, now she is filled with purpose. The commentary regarding Obed

Ruth 4:13-15 So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And he went in to her, and the Lord gave her conception, and she bore a son. Then the women said to Naomi, "Blessed be the Lord, who has not left you this day without a redeemer, and may his name be renowned in Israel! He shall be to you a restorer of life and a nourisher of your old age, for your daughter-in-law who loves you, who is more to you then seven sons, has given birth to him." What a happy time for this famil

Reread Ruth 4: 5-12 Happy Friday, ladies. I have a confession to make before I even get started. I haven’t read the first word of this week’s scripture or commentary before now. With my confession, though, I also have an explanation. I have the great pleasure of teaching a Bible class at our High School each afternoon. Last week, I challenged my girls to a social media fast in preparation for their spiritual retreat that is going on right now. They accepted, so we began on Mo