It is God Himself who has made us what we are and given us new lives from Christ Jesus; and long ago He planned that we should spend these lives in helping others. – Ephesians 2:10 TLB
I was very disheartened to read some somber statistics about the state of our sisters around the world. As Christians, we believe that God hears our prayers and in the power of them, especially when we pray in agreement with each other. While October 11 is International Day of the Girl Child, it is vitally …
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I’m sure you have heard it said that a family that prays together, stays together. But is that all that makes a family spiritually strong? That is the topic of today’s post. What I have discovered is that praying together or even attending church, while important, is not all that is characteristic of a spiritually …
Have you ever heard the expression, “Prepare for what you pray for?” Last month, in my post on How to Trust God With Your Love Story, we learned that the single season is a time of preparation for marriage, if that is your desire. If so, the single years are the perfect time to build …
There are so few books written for single women regarding marriage that I was surprised when I came across 31 Days of Prayer for Your Future Husband: Becoming a Wife Before the Wedding Day. It was written in 2017 by wife and mother Tiffany Langford, the founder of the women’s ministry, Waiting for Your Boaz. …
Routines are important. I think we all learned that during the pandemic when the quarantine interrupted everyone’s. Having a routine is good for maintaining mental health. During times of uncertainty, a routine can help you cope with stress and anxiety because it gives you a sense of control. Routines give your day structure and helps …
I remember when law student Nancy Lublin appeared on Oprah back in the nineties. I was so impressed with her because she used her $5,000 inheritance from her great-grandfather to help other women have a future by founding the non-profit organization Dress for Success. She showed compassion and kindness to those who were less fortunate. …
I am more of a digital planner, mostly because it has been more convenient to use one of my devices for planning. The disadvantage is that my planning is spread across several apps. I use the Calendars app to plan my day; Google Docs to plan my goals for the month; take notes on my …
One of my favorite books in the Bible is 1 John because in it, we hear about God’s great love for us. God reveals His love for us in many ways, especially through His forgiveness, grace, and mercy (Isaiah 55:7 NLT). God loves the world, that is true (John 3:16). But He also loves you, …
One of the perks of teaching elementary school is that you are guaranteed several valentines! Long before the end of the day, my desk would be piled high with them: cards, boxes of chocolates, flowers, and even stuffed animals. I loved it! And my students’ desks would be piled high with them as well. Do …
