Month: June 2016

Thirsty Thursday: Haggai 1:6-9

Thirsty Thursday: Haggai 1:6-9

“You have planted much, but harvested little. You eat, but never have enough. You drink, but never have your fill. You put on clothes, but are not warm. You earn wages, only to put them in a purse with holes in it.” This is what the LORD Almighty says: “Give careful thought to your ways. …

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Victim or Vessel? (Part 2)

Victim or Vessel? (Part 2)

  The very same battle from the last post…with a brand new perspective becomes our Thirsty Thursday encouragement. David came as a vessel when it made sense to be a victim. David was the youngest of 8 sons. He was a shepherd over his father’s sheep, known for striking and killing any lion or bear …

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Victim or Vessel? (Part 1)

Victim or Vessel? (Part 1)

  Have you ever experienced whiplash in your marriage? What only minutes ago was smooth sailing now rapidly becomes a monstrous monsoon. Your husband, who just prior had you head over heels is now the man who has you gritting your teeth and shaken in your faith. Whiplash. Was it possibly a financial dispute? Opposing …

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Frazzled Friday: Hebrews 11:8-10

Frazzled Friday: Hebrews 11:8-10

  Are you ever left speechless, friend? Where the words just leave you? You’re tired. Overwhelmed. Confused. Whatever it may be, there comes a point we have to silence the words running through our minds that we may take time to simply rest and wait for a word from the Lord to move you, revive …

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Trash Talk

Trash Talk

For a family of seven, we accumulate quite a bit of trash throughout the week. For a mom of 5 under the ages of 10 and a wife of a man working two jobs, from time to time trash day will slip up on me, on us. It doesn’t happen frequently, but I admit, it …

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Thirsty Thursday: Galatians 6:9

Thirsty Thursday: Galatians 6:9

  Sometimes our flesh will just wear on us, right? I’ve been a mama nearly 10 years. From one aspect, that’s quite some time and from another, it’s only begun. Is it okay if I admit some days I am drained before my feet even hit the floor in the morning? You’re eyes aren’t even …

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