After seeing the talented computer skills of her 9-year-old grandson, an admiring grandmother enthusiastically told her grandson, “You are amazing!” Surprisingly, the little boy immediately replied, “No. Only God is amazing.” After reading this little story, I was taken years back into time when my step grandmother set before me a perfect example of giving God all the glory due to His name. If you were to imply that someone was “good”…. or that she in anyway was “good,” she would immediately correct me and let me know that, “No… ONLY God is good!” As I grew more in knowledge from my Bible, I realized that my grandmother learned this…
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I Shall Not Be Moved — Are You Planted Deeply in Your Christian Faith?
The first chapter of Psalms tells us of one who is strong, well-rooted, grounded, productive, prosperous… not easily moved in their Christian faith. “And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” – Psalm 1:3 KJV ALL needs are met for this well-planted tree…the nourishment of sun and a continual supply of water for the roots. Because the roots are healthy, the tree is able to be firmly and deeply planted. Think today about your own spiritual life… Are you planted deeply with a good foundation?…
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Monthly Bible Memory Verse Challenge – Month 14 – WAITING
I’ve chosen the topic “WAITING” for this month’s Bible memory verse challenge. Doesn’t it seem hard to wait for help or answers? Memorizing some Bible verses about waiting can help us learn to wait on God during these difficult times. (***Find the printable memory verses below the mini devotional.***) Mini devotional: Whenever I go, or a loved one or friend goes to the doctor for testing, the most anxious part is waiting for the test results. Waiting seems to wear away on my energy. Does it yours? I think it’s because I wrestle inside my mind trying to figure out for myself all the possible answers. What could it be? What…
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Simple Fall Decorating on a Budget
*Affiliate links have been used in this post. You don’t need to spend a fortune (or a lot of time if you’re not fond of decorating) for fall decor. Whether you’re on a shoestring budget, or simply trying to save pennies, with a tidbit of creativity and a few minutes, you’ll have your place feeling like a cozy fall haven. Here’s a few inexpensive, simple fall decor ideas to cozy up your home for fall: >> Pinecone Wreath Greet your guests at the door with a pinecone wreath to present a warm, stylish welcome. Rather than paying the standard price of $50 to $100 for a pinecone wreath, make one…
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Sometimes You Just Don’t Feel Like Praying, But…
The truth is… most of the time I don’t feel like praying. I could easily pass for the twin sister of Martha, who was cumbered about with much serving (Luke 10:38-42 KJV) Martha was very concerned about the things that needed to be done. They were good things, but she fretted more about the serving and preparing of the food than being concerned about the time spent at Jesus’ feet like her sister, Mary, enjoyed doing. I have hundreds of things on my to-do list. Okay, to be totally honest… most of them are on my “mental” to-do list because I don’t actually write them all down… For instance, giving…
