Week 1: Quiet Time ... discipline in my spiritual life Devotions, Quiet Times, Personal Bible Study. Is is really necessary? "God is not interested in your quiet time or devotions or personal Bible study … His interest is YOU." 10 Tips for a Great Quiet Time "Spending time in the Word is important … but how that happens and for how long on any given day? I’m just not sure that is quite as big a deal to God as it seems to be to us sometimes." Memorize, Meditate, and Meander: Storing Up ... [Read More]
{Top Ten} Quotes from 31 Days to a Better Spouse
WOW! I am blessed with some amazingly gifted friends. Some who can make all things beautiful, some who are true grace-seekers, and many who are incredible writers. Today, I'm sharing ten of my favorite quotes from Ashley Pichea's new eBook, 31 Days to a Better Spouse. I'm a huge fan of Ashley's because she is down-to-earth and has a true encourager's heart. As soon as she said she was writing this devotional/prayer guide, I knew it was something I would value and use. And ... [Read More]
My Valentine
I write often about my husband and our marriage. In fact, I had planned to just pick a post I'd shared previously and use it today ... but there were so many and each one brought me great joy to read again ... and reminded me again of the great blessing that is my husband. I'm overwhelmed by my love for him ... as we near our 15th wedding anniversary (yes, I was totally a child bride! LOL), I realize that first love, that flutter in my heart when he walked into the room, has grown deeper in ... [Read More]
Under Construction: Marriage
October 31, 2007 Proverbs 31 day! I love this passage!! Today, Lord, as I read it – show me something new. Her husband is well-known, for he sits in the council meetings with the other civic leaders. Proverbs 31:23 Lord, thank You for my husband who is respected and honored. What a joy to married to a man who carries himself with such grace and humility. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Daily I am thankful for my husband … for the life he lives and the testimony to God’s grace and provision he models ... [Read More]
Construction Zone: Marriage
July 8, 2006 Today is Donna and Tim’s wedding!! What a joy to celebrate this day with them … I pray they savor every single moment. Bless them and draw them close to You, Lord, as they begin their life together. Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. Proverbs 8:33 Lord, I pray that my marriage (as well as Tim and Donna’s) will be firmly grounded in Your instruction … that I will be willing to graciously submit to my husband and to offer Him my deepest affection and love. ... [Read More]
Construction Zone: His Wife
November 5, 2003 Let your wife be a fountain of blessing for you. Rejoice in the wife of your youth. Proverbs 5:18 This verse always catches me! Lord, too often I fail to be a “fountain of blessing” to Scott. Open my eyes and my heart to opportunities to bless him – let me be his biggest fan, his most loyal supporter, and his most comforting companion. ~ Amen ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ I am amazed at the way God answered this prayer … Seven months later Scott developed a life-threatening blood disorder ... [Read More]
