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The Holy work of waiting
Hannah’s story in the Bible speaks tenderly to women who know what it is to wait. She longed for a child while enduring years of disappointment, misunderstanding, and quiet grief. Scripture does not rush past her pain—it allows us to sit with her in it. In the temple, Hannah prayed with raw honesty. She poured out her soul before the Lord and surrendered her deepest desire to God’s will. If God chose to give her a son, she would give him back. This was not a casual promise; i
Forsaking All I Trust Him
What is obedience? What is the first thing we do when we question the meaning of a word? I don’t know about you, but I immediately go to my phone, tap on the Google app, type in “definition of obedience,” and in good ole Google fashion, a suggestion pops up for “definition of obedience in the Bible.” So for the purpose of this devotion, I will give you both definitions. “Obedience”- compliance with an order, request or law or submission to another’s authority. “Definition of
Doing the Right Thing, Even When You Don’t “Feel” Like It
I don’t know about you, but some days my “feelings” are all over the place. Maybe it’s because I’m now in my mid-forties (hello, perimenopause). Maybe it’s because I am in a season of constant changes: my children growing into adulthood then leaving home and getting married, losing both of my parents, plus hormone and health changes. Some days I feel like a strong woman of God. I know my purpose, my worth and my calling. Other days I think, “What in the world am I doing? I ca
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Saying "Yes" to God in an already busy season
Christmas is a time of celebration and fun! But, as women, if we are being honest, it can be a stressful time of year. Between the cooking, the gifts, the coordination of events, and decorating, our days can feel overwhelming. This year, we have been challenged to say “yes” to God. Often, saying “yes” to one more thing – especially at a busy time like Christmas – can seem like God is asking us to add more to our already-full plates. When the angel approached young Mary to tel
You are Stronger Than You Think
My husband Tommy and I will celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary this month. Time truly does go by so quickly! We have four children, ages 32 to 22, and three grandchildren ranging from 3 years to just 2 months old. Spending time with my grandchildren often takes me back to when my own kids were little. I remember those long days and sleepless nights so clearly! Tommy worked 24-hour shifts as a firefighter during the time we were raising our children, so I had to learn ve
Knowing When to Talk
Well here we go...Hang on! I have 6 children, that’s right, 6! Three girls and three boys, in that actual order ranging in age from 6 to 17. My youngest is a first grader, and my oldest is a Senior in High School! Be still my soul! I like to say we live a rich life! It is full of drama, adventure, comedy, and every emotion you can think of. I was pregnant for about 10 years straight and I remember the days of newborns and changing diapers in a complete blur. Early on,
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