Father, I worship You today, knowing that this is the day You have made. I thank You that no matter what comes against me, You, oh Lord, will not allow me to be tempted above what I can bear. Thank you, Lord, that when the enemy comes against me, You raise up a standard against […]
Thriving in the Desert: How to Flourish During Frustrating Times
May 2, 2023 Leave a Comment
Can you relate to a season in life in which you’re merely surviving, rather than thriving? Contrary to what you might think, I’ve learned through the years that those are often the times that God wants to draw us close. My friend, Kris, was weary from all that she and her husband Robert had experienced […]
Sense-sational Art
April 11, 2023 Leave a Comment
God’s grace allows us to do and be so much in His kingdom. For example, grace enables me to be a daughter, a mother, a wife, an artist, and an art teacher—five major roles all demanding my attention and time. In moments of exhaustion at the end of a day, when weariness takes hold, I […]
The Feminine Touch
March 14, 2023 Leave a Comment
Remember the movie My Fair Lady? It began with wise Professor Higgins making a wager with a friend that he could take a girl off of the street and change her life by teaching her the principles of proper speech and etiquette. He soon made a frivolous girl named Eliza the focus of his experiment. […]
You’re the King’s Daughter
September 27, 2022 Leave a Comment
Please don’t be offended that I walk with head held high. That my bearings somewhat regal, or there’s purpose in my stride. It’s not that I’m conceited. It’s that my destiny is divine, and so my eyes are focused and I cannot waste my time. I boldly face my future, and build upon my past. […]
His Arms Are Open Wide
September 14, 2022 Leave a Comment
Imagine…you—a smiling, beautiful little girl… You are running with reckless abandon into your daddy’s room. There he sits, in his chair, with his arms open wide. As you run to him, he scoops you up onto his lap with his strong and loving hands. You feel the power of his gentle embrace, the rise […]
Simple Fashion Secrets to Show off God.
August 9, 2022 Leave a Comment
The fashion secrets below were provided for young girls and teens. Although these thoughts can certainly be applied to all of us. So you’ve put together an outfit, is it going to show off God or yourself? God wants us to reflect Him; that is His heart concerning modesty. It is also important to pursue complete holiness in the motivations […]
Abiding in Him
May 10, 2022 Leave a Comment
Every human heart wants to know, “Am I loved? Am I important? Why am I here on earth, and does my existence and life have purpose? Am I being fruitful in the world?” God’s response is, “Yes, you are loved. Yes, you are important. For I created you and filled you with purpose to make […]
Joy Grew in my Backyard
January 18, 2022 1 Comment
Often, between the stress and busy nature of our lives, we forget about joy. I am not talking about fun, happy moments, but true joy that comes from knowing and loving Christ. I see joy as a relationship that needs to be tended. It is always there, but if we do not safeguard it, it […]
Vision
April 27, 2021 Leave a Comment
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