What Naomi Teaches Us about Grief
Over the next four weeks, we will be taking a look at some life lessons to be learned from the Book of Ruth. There are lessons in this book that we can apply to our lives that will bring us closer to God. The first lessons we will look at is that in life there will be unexpected grief in…
There are Always Consequences
In the last edition of the Book of Esther Series, we learned about the dangers of being prideful. In this final edition, we will learn about how there are always consequences. As we pick up the story, Haman has been killed for his actions. Esther is then given the House of Haman and she set Mordecai over it. The king…
When Disappointment Strikes
Throughout each struggle that has come my way, I have had to learn how to handle disappointment. I am positive that there isn’t one person reading this today that hasn’t had to learn the lessons of disappointment. When Disappointment Strikes Through two divorces, mental health struggles and now my battle with chronic illness, I have had my share of disappointment.…
Using a Devotion Series to Study the Bible
Sometimes studying the Bible can almost seem like an insurmountable task. it is easy to look at this big book and get overwhelmed by the enormity of it all. It is much easier if you break it down into manageable portions. That is what our Devotion Series are all about! Learning about God Doesn’t Have to be Hard! Taking time…
The Dangers of Pride
In the last post of the Book of Esther Series, we learned how important it was that Esther knew how to be patient. As we pick up the story, we learn about the dangers of pride. Haman is on his way to the palace. He is on top of the world but he has no idea what has happened during…
What Kind of Love has God Given Us?
What kind of love has God given to us? God has given us many signs of His amazing love for us but it is still hard to comprehend. His love is so grand and so vast that we just can’t wrap our simple minds around the greatness that is God’s Love. What Kind of Love has God Given? The Bible…
Be Patient
In the second part of the Book of Esther series we learned that it is important to be courageous. Esther put her plan into action in spite of the fact that it could lead to her death. – After the 3 days of fasting were over, Queen Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of…
4 Books to Begin Emotional Healing
Most of the time, emotional healing can be more difficult than any physical healing. Actions of others can do damage that can take years to put in the past. God is the great healer and in His Word, we find many truths to find that healing. Sometimes it can also help to see the experiences of others to gain a…
Being Courageous!
In Part 1 of the series with discovered that God has a plan for us. Each circumstance that we go through is preparing us for this plan. As we continue the Book of Esther Series, we will look at how being courageous can help you to reach what may seem to be unattainable. Esther was willing to pay the ultimate…
Focus on the Praiseworthy
The world can be a hard, cruel place and it is clearly evident when you listen to the news. It is easy to get bogged down with the negative that surrounds us on a daily basis. While the world demands that our attention falls on the catastrophic, God tells us to focus on the praiseworthy. Don’t Divert your Eyes It…