21 Days of Fasting & Praying ~ The Beginner's Guide to a Disciplined Life
Candle
$15.00
Prayer Cards
$5.00
Edward T. Welch has written a book that I desperately needed to read and embrace. The opportunity to read and write a review arrived just in time. Thank you, New Growth Press! “A Small Book for the Anxious Heart” is filled with valuable nuggets of daily encouragement. This meditation book will take you through fifty daily pages of encouraging and thought-provoking…
Read More
“I can’t eat from Midnight to 3 pm?” I responded. Fasting is a powerful spiritual discipline in the life of a Christian. The spiritual benefit of fasting is evident throughout the Bible. Fasting and Praying offers a deeper understanding of God’s plan and purpose for our lives. I experienced the hand of God move in my life four years ago…
Read More
I can’t believe we are only a day away from entering a New Year! Sometimes it can be a sobering experience stepping into a new year of faith when we can’t let go of the past. As you begin making your New Year’s Resolutions, do not lose the importance of cultivating a stronger and deeper relationship with Christ. God blesses…
Read More
Merry Christmas! Jesus is the Light of the World and the Greatest Gift to us today! As we pause to celebrate the JOY that Jesus brought and continues to bring to our lives! Let us not forget the TRUE meaning of Christmas from years ago. The wise men in Matthew 2:10-11, heard about Jesus’ birth and they were JOYFUL as…
Read More
It’s December and the holiday season is in full swing. All the activities that fill up our calendars can add joy or sometimes stress. I’ve found it so important to choose to participate in the things that have meaning, or build relationships. For me that has become our Christmas Cookie Exchange. This is a fun way to enjoy sampling all…
Read More
“I have a sister?” he responded. My brother had made a Facebook post asking if anyone had seen his dad. For some reason, reading this post vexed me. The thought of forgiving him, my father, or my mother didn’t enter my mind. Instead, I thought, if only he knew the truth. I knew how it felt to search for our…
Read More
A Special Guest Post by Tara Dickson I used to think Thanksgiving was a response to a life filled with abundant blessings. I mean, we often use it to express times of abundance. On Thanksgiving Day, we have abundant food and we give thanks. When something good happens to us, we are “so thankful.” But beloved, what if Thanksgiving is…
Read More
I am honored to be participating as a Guest Blogger in the 15 Great Women of the Bible Series hosted by Brittany @ Equipping Godly Women. Do you remember any of your firsts? Your first date, first kiss, first day of school, first home? Our first apartment was small & quaint, with lots of charm. We had everything we needed…
Read More
Have you heard the expression, “What Would Jesus Do?” or someone say, “I want to be like Jesus.” But that can feel impossible. Especially if you’ve felt inadequate or not good enough. As a child, my environment caused me to feel inadequate, which led to having low self-esteem. Seldom did I hear words of encouragement or an “I love you.” Well,…
Read More
Jesus’ presence ebbs and flows through my six-plus decades. I was tired, exhausted from almost twenty-four hours of traveling, delayed flights and pretty much getting lost trying to find my hotel. Later, after connecting with my friend, we headed out to explore. Every street that leads to the next square looks much like this. Talk about a maze!What makes this…
Read More
Do you like scarves? I love them. I have discovered since living in Germany that scarves are fashionable. It doesn’t matter the season; you can always find people wearing these amazing pieces of fabric that provide warmth, accent your favorite outfit, or provide that “pop of color.” Today as I stood in front of the mirror about to place an…
Read More
“Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” James 1:12 ESV The power of waiting can be amazingly wonderful when your faith is in God. Today started like any other day while seeking a way to…
Read More
How do you begin building Your Prayer Life? You must acknowledge that without Christ you can’t do anything. Christ himself knew the value of praying and took the time to “slip away” to the wilderness to pray. Prayer is the most powerful weapon that we can use to overcome all obstacles in your life. It is imperative that we take…
Read More
Which of us can say with Paul, “I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content” (Philippians 4:11)? I have been on a journey seeking what this means and how this looks. The Lord has taught me much, but I have definitely not mastered it, as Paul seems to have done. How about you? The biggest way God…
Read More
Have you bloomed where you’re planted? Do you enjoy flowers and how they brighten a room? That’s how we’re suppose to be when the light of Christ is shown through a smile, a hug, a kind word. I am confident that if you’re anything like me, you’ve had to relocate or (PCS) Permanent Change of Station a minimum four times…
Read More
“She’s going to die” Those were the words I remember from Dr. Leila Denmark after she carefully examined our daughter Adrienne. How could I build faith in the middle of this storm? Her body was weak from the continuous coughing that had lasted two weeks. Each doctor’s visit caused me more anxiety that something was seriously wrong with our child….
Read More
