Month: September 2013

Cultivate Dignity, Shun Pride

She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. – Proverbs 31:25 Dignity and pride are two words that are used so interchangeably in our culture that I felt it was important… Read More

Who Are We Fighting?

Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. – Matthew 11:29 Oh, the fight, the seemingly endless fight. How can we… Read More

A Blemished Bride?

For I am jealous for you with the jealousy of God himself. I promised you as a pure bride  to one husband—Christ. – 2 Corinthians 11:2 I love the imagery of the Church being the bride of Christ…. Read More

The Truth About Strength

We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. – Romans 5:3-4 One… Read More

In His Image

So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. – Genesis 1:27 Let’s do this in honor of Invisible Illness Awareness Week. Soak this in today, as will I. You were… Read More

Hope is a Rubber Band

Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. – Psalm 62:5 Rubber bands are brilliant creations; so simple, but so useful for so many different tasks. My daughter uses them to… Read More

Jack of all Trades

By awesome deeds in righteousness You will answer us, O God of our salvation, You who are the confidence of all the ends of the earth, And of the far-off seas – Psalm 65:5 Growing up, my father was someone… Read More

Come Boldly

“Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” – Hebrews 4:16 We quote it, we love it…this verse speaks to us and comforts us. … Read More