Everyday conversations with Jesus
Praying for friends sometimes makes you feel vulnerable. There is a marked difference in asking a friend how they are doing and what they are praying for. The latter is a much deeper thought. In fact, sometimes it's too deep to handle. If your friendship has become more superficial because of time or distance, knowing... Continue Reading →
Praying for friends is an important part of being a Christian woman. I have not always been very good at keeping up with this unless there was a big crisis in their lives. But what about praying for their weekly struggles or the day to day grief?This year I started a special prayer time for... Continue Reading →
I'm so sick of TV! It seems like there is a real shortage of wholesome shows and movies to watch. Last year, while recovering from an illness, I spent a lot of time binge watching TV. I didn't have much energy, so this is what I did to occupy my time and my mind. I... Continue Reading →
With the political upheaval going on in our country it's easy to get discouraged and think the worst in our country. Right, Left, blah blah blah. I just get tired of it. Sometimes I wait until I'm just so worried sick about an issue before I bring it to God. I finally prayed. Prayer: I... Continue Reading →
Health dictates how we live our life. This year both my husband and I have had to take a closer look at the way we eat. In September, we made a huge change to a high fat/low carb way of eating. Since then, I have spent time learning and pouring over recipe sites coming up... Continue Reading →
I start my week by bringing my concerns to God. This particular week I was weighed down with remembering what didn't go well last week. For example: I raised my voice when my daughter gave me a sassy reply and I didn't do well providing nutritious meals for my family. These failures weighed heavily on... Continue Reading →
For me, eating well is the key to my good health. I know that, so why do I stop eating healthy foods?Some days I don't eat fruits or vegetables at all. Instead, I choose easy, convenient, processed, carb-related foods. This tends to be a pattern in my life. One day I'm eating all the healthy... Continue Reading →
It is a new season full of new opportunities! July is the only full month off school. It will get hot this month and stay hot for a couple of months. In fact in Southern California it's going to be 112 degrees today. Vacation Bible School and Kids Summer Camp are already over. Now's it's... Continue Reading →
I have heard so much discouragement lately and honestly, I've been discouraged too. I have been sick for the last couple of weeks. That's why I haven't posted. Whoever heard of getting strep throat in the Summer? Well, I got it! It really zapped me of my energy. I had to sleep a lot while... Continue Reading →
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