“That’s why those who are still under the control of their sinful nature can never please God.” Romans 8:8 (NLT) “I just can’t help it. No matter what I try, I still do it.” Ever said those words? I sure have…yesterday! I’ve determined for me it is really just a cop out. When I…
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 “She makes me so mad! Who is she to talk to me that way!” As I cleaned my house, I dirted my thoughts….
Disappointment. What a struggle for me. Seeped in expectation. Todd Guckenberger recently told me, “Expectation is premeditated resentment.” That smarted. Our children are going to experience disappointment. This generation expects to be happy. We have programmed them to believe that they can be anything, do anything and all of their dreams should come true. But…
If you’ve stopped by today from Encouragement for Today with Proverbs 31 Ministries, welcome! My passion is partnering with women so that we can become wiser and raise wiser daughters. I hope it is your’s too! As a mom, I have been known to do an unwise thing or two now and then. It goes…
“Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” John 6:68 Are you addicted? Dictionary.com calls addiction: the state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming, as narcotics, to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma. An addiction is something you cannot live without. If you try, you’ll experience harm. My son once told me I was addicted to Jesus. What a compliment!…
“Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.” Psalm 27:14 “I’m tired of waiting.” Ever said this? Thought this? I have; many times. When I was single, I was tired of waiting for a man of God. When my husband worked nights, I was tired of being alone. When I…