It’s the end of May and time to share some favorite posts, resources, and more from around the internet. Thanks again to Jean at In All Honesty for the inspiration for our once-a-month favorites post. Encouraged by… One Anothering…a compilation of Scriptures by Jennifer at …
Mentoring
Abandoned to God
”But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me…” [2 Timothy 4:17] From this present generation have risen many reasons, excuses, accusations, and comfort zones for behavioral problems and dysfunction of all kinds. One of them is a sense of abandonment. Born into the family …
Unfailing Love
Being a Christian does not guarantee a life free from heartache, stress, or pain. As believers, it seems there can be feelings of shame in that admission which prevents us from sharing our emotional and spiritual wounds with one another. I’m here to tell you, …
What It Takes To Be a Mentor
Women often ask me to mentor them in their marriages. The marriage road has been rocky for us – we’re the first to admit that – but we keep at it with persistent determination. These women know I will be honest with them, and that …
Book Review: Drawing Strength from the Names of God
Drawing Strength from the Names of God by Catherine Martin (Harvest House, 2010) is a gift book enhanced with beautiful photography. Martin shares eleven names of God and how we can draw strength from His character. Just under fifty pages, the book can be read …
Peace in the Midst of Suffering
We can have inner peace through suffering, which makes no human sense, when our minds are focused on God and His Word. We can use trying situations as an opportunity to teach our kids the solid foundation of peace, personally experiencing what they have heard …
Resting in His Sovereignty
The tendency for all of us want to control things is great. When we experience situations we cannot fix, make sense of, see any sign of relief from, or see any possible positive outcome from, we are called to trust in God’s sovereignty. It is …
Put off Worry / Put on Trust
Did you know that TRUSTING IN GOD in all circumstances is the third most emphasized character trait in the New Testament, behind the qualities of love and humility? This certainly implies that we all struggle with loving, being humble, and wanting to be in control of situations …
Sweet Ideas for Mother’s Day
Need some inspiration for Mother’s Day gifts? Mom’s Love Rub Jan Nellis’ creamy soaps, scrubs, and candles are simply glorious. I have used the peppermint soap and cannot rave enough about it. Made with goat’s milk and a light mint fragrance, this soap is creamy …
Jesus is…My Peace
For many years, this song has been my prayer whenever anxiety creeps up on me: “Peace, peace, Wonderful peace Coming down from the Father above. Sweep over my spirit Forever, I pray, In fathomless billows of love.” Whenever I feel anxious or overwhelmed, I take …