“Jesus commanded Peter, ‘Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?” John 18:11. The other day, one of my co-workers handed me a cup from the smoothie shop and said, “Hey, try this.” … Read More
The Oil of Worship
“To bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.” Isaiah 61:3a When we look at the story found in 2 … Read More
You Need Jesus Because Jesus Loves You
“We have come into an intimate experience with God’s love, and we trust in his love for us. God is love! Those living in love are living in God, and God lives through them.” 1 John 4:16 (TPT). I was … Read More
A Spiritually Healthy Mom Surrenders Control to God
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6. Mamas, I’m going to be totally honest with you … Read More
The Importance of Christian Friends
“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:12. Two and a half years ago, my husband and I moved from our hometown to a new city three hours … Read More
Earthen Vessels
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” 2 Corinthians 4:7. Clay jars. In biblical times, they were prevalent because they were made from the most … Read More
Anoint My Head With Oil
“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” Psalm 23:5. There are many places in the Word of God where our Father refers to us as sheep … Read More
I Surrender to the Helper
“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever‚—the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know … Read More
Day Six: Two Gates, One Choice
“Enter through the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who go through it. How narrow is the gate and difficult the road that leads to life, and … Read More
Let the Light of Jesus Shine in Your Darkness
“It’s impossible to disappear from you or to ask the darkness to hide me, for your presence is everywhere, bringing light into my night. There is no such thing as darkness with you. The night, to you, is as bright … Read More
Trust the Author
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9. … Read More