Midnight Mom with Becky Thompson and Susan Pitts As a mom of ten kids, I’ve had my share of sleepless nights. Even more than the caring for babies, and the “mommy I had a bad dream moments” there have been lots of worries that have made me toss and turn. Some have been legitimate worries,… [Continue Reading]
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Meditate on God’s Word | Psalm 1:2-3
Meditate on God’s word: Psalm 1:2-3 But whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers. Prayer for while… [Continue Reading]
10 Ways to Nourish Your Creative Soul + Printable & Giveaway {by Sarah Humphrey}
Mother’s make the world go round; they really do! In so many facets of daily life, moms are the outlet that God uses to show nurture, compassion, and presence to children, both young and old. Once a mother, always a mother! Though I am probably considered a young mom, I’ve been granted the opportunity to… [Continue Reading]
Go from Good to Great
“For the Law never made anything perfect—but instead a better hope is introduced through which we [now] come close to God.” Hebrews 7:19 (AMP) My friend Kayleigh is 15 years younger than me, but 15 times more serious in the kitchen. While I am an adequate cook, Kayleigh pours through recipe books to discover the… [Continue Reading]
Plant God’s Words Deep in Your Heart
I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You. Praise be to You, Lord; teach me Your decrees. With my lips I recount all the laws that come from Your mouth. Psalm 119:11–13 (NIV) My young children have recently joined a program where they are encouraged to memorize Scriptures…. [Continue Reading]
Spiritual Growth: From Rags to Riches
He chose his servant David, calling him from the sheep pens. He took David from tending the ewes and lambs and made him the shepherd of Jacob’s descendants–God’s own people, Israel. He cared for them with a true heart and led them with skillful hands. Psalm 78:70–72 (NLT) One of my favorite things is to… [Continue Reading]
Depend on Jesus
God, the Master, The Holy of Israel, has this solemn counsel: ‘Your salvation requires you to turn back to me and stop your silly efforts to save yourselves. Your strength will come from settling down in complete dependence on me—the very thing you’ve been unwilling to do.’” Isaiah 30:15 (MSG) One of my clearest childhood… [Continue Reading]
Walking with Jesus
Walking with Jesus One of my favorite things about writing devotions for Mornings with Jesus was sitting down and thinking about my own encounters with Jesus—really taking that time to reflect on my relationship with Him. I began writing or thinking about each devotion by asking myself, “What Scriptures have really impacted my life?”… [Continue Reading]
Spend Time in Jesus’ Presence
Spend Time in Jesus’ Presence It’s funny how much we grow and change in our life with God. Just the other day I was thinking about how much my devotional time has matured and blossomed, just as I have. When I first started quiet time with God I thought the goal was to learn… [Continue Reading]
Start Your Own Rescue Journal
So you see, the Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their trials. 2 Peter 2:9 (NLT) Grace is an amazing thing. God’s grace saved our souls for eternity, but God often shows up with daily graces too. The important thing is having a soft heart and attentive spirit to see them. Grace is… [Continue Reading]
Words to Live By | Micah 6:8
Saturday Scripture Micah 6:8 He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Prayer Heavenly Father, thank you for your guiding Word—for giving me words to live by. You show me… [Continue Reading]