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Hebrews 11:1-3 Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen. For our ancestors won God’s approval by it. By faith we understand that the universe was created by God’s command, so that what is seen has been made from things that are not visible. Romans 8:24-25 Now in this hope we wereContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: FAITH AND HOPE”

Ephesians 6:10-18 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil inContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: ARMED”

Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. I Coronthians 12:18-20 But in fact God has placed the parts inContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: CHURCH AND COMMUNITY”

Psalm 91:1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Where do we get our energy? Oh, I could quickly answer that with my favorite drink: coffee. I doContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: RESTING”

Hebrews 6:10 God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that youContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: KEEP ON KEEPING ON”

Isaiah 1:3 The ox knows its master, the donkey its owner’s manger, but Israel does not know, my people do not understand. Jeremiah 8:7 Even the stork in the sky knows her appointed seasons, and the dove, the swift and the thrush observe the time of their migration. But my people do not know the requirementsContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: COME HOME”

Psalm 16:5-11 Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure.The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. I will praise the Lord, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me.I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will notContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: ENJOYING OR ENDURING”

Ephesians 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light. I Corinthians 2:9 However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard,and what no human mind has conceived”— the things God has prepared for those who love him— 2 KingsContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: IF ONLY WE COULD SEE”

Jeremiah 29:5-11 Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce. Marry and have sons and daughters; find wives for your sons and give your daughters in marriage, so that they too may have sons and daughters. Increase in number there; do not decrease. Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to whichContinue reading “Give me a word, Lord: EXILE”

I wrote this devotional for our Ladies’ Ministry Bible Study a little while back. We have some wonderful times together studying God’s word, and I think that God wants us to have fun when studying His word. I’ve been running around like a chicken with my head cut off since 5:00 am making spinach quiches,Continue reading “Give me a word, Lord: SOUTHERN SAYINGS AND SIMPLE RULES FOR CHRISTIAN SOUTHERN GALS”