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Reading Scripture as a Married Couple
Reading Scripture is so very important! I’ve noticed that during times when I’m not consistently reading and studying the Bible, I do tend to slip and struggle more. Many of life’s struggles begin in our minds, and Scripture is the best way to renew our minds. “Do not be conformed to this world, but be … Continue reading
Cards and Prayer
With all the technology we have today, handwritten cards and letters are becoming less common. But I just love cards! Christmas cards, birthday cards, thank you cards, just-because cards…each one I receive throughout the year is placed inside a special box on my table. And there they wait until January 1st. On the first day of the … Continue reading
Praying for my Students
The longer I have been a teacher, the more I have realized the importance of praying for my students. Unless God intervenes with His power and authority, I can do nothing to change their lives. Their greatest need is for a Savior. There are two major prayer routines that I have developed to help keep … Continue reading
Precious Promises
“His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.Through these He has given us His exceedingly great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the … Continue reading
Post-it Verse of the Week
“I keep my eyes always on the Lord. With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” Psalm 16:8 In the midst of my busy days as a teacher, it’s hard to keep my eyes always on the Lord. What does it even look like? Last fall, I began choosing a “Verse of … Continue reading
Calendar of Thanks
“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old. I will ponder all Your work, and meditate on Your mighty deeds. Your way, O God, is holy. What god is great like our God? You are the God who works wonders; You have made known your might among … Continue reading
Prayer Notebook
“Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving.” Colossians 4:2 (NASB) prayer: (noun) A solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God. Prayer is petitioning. We’re usually pretty good about asking, but how often do we follow through with thanksgiving? Both the verse above and the first … Continue reading