I’ve found that when I am in a bad place, emotionally, and I just want to curl up into a ball and, well, bawl…I am not so interested in opening up God’s Word. I struggle with doubt. What good will it do anyway? What if I am disappointed, and God doesn’t meet me? I couldn’t bear that rejection right now. Better to ignore Him and avoid the crushing pain of being ignored by Him.
By Natalie, Editress of Visionary Womanhood Dear Heavenly Father, I lift up these treasures that You have entrusted to my care during this brief life. You are their Creator. You are familiar with each cell in their bodies. You are familiar with each moment of their lives. You know their strengths and weaknesses. You know […]
My Sovereign Joy, Through Christ Jesus I ask that You would put a willingness in my children’s hearts to bear the reproach Your Son endured. May they grow to love the world less and love You more; to love me less and love You more. For here we have no lasting city, but we seek […]
The opposite of planning is the rut. If you don’t plan a vacation you will probably stay home and watch TV. The natural, unplanned flow of spiritual life sinks to the lowest ebb of vitality. There is a race to be run and a fight to be fought. If you want renewal in your life […]
The following is a review of Developing a Healthy Prayer Life by James W. Beeke and Joel R. Beeke, written by Jeannette Paulson. Jeannette lives in Apple Valley, MN, with her husband Harlan. They have eight children, they homeschool, and they love good books. Jeannette desires the name of God to be hallowed first […]
