“By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.” Proverbs 24:3-4 ESV It takes wisdom, understanding and knowledge to design and build a house from the ground up, all pieces working in concert to form the final product. Likewise, for believers in Christ Jesus, our …
When the world leaves you cold, reach for the Comforter. Church sign in Cullman, AL Small-town church sign delivering some wisdom today, friends! The Bible tells us that God is our Comforter: “All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our …
It finally feels like AUTUMN here in northern Alabama, so I wanted to share a handful of fall lock screen wallpapers to get us in the harvest spirit. They can help set the tone for the day and serve as an encouraging reminder whenever you check your phone, set your alarm, send a text, etc. Putting a Bible verse on …
“The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.” Romans 8:16-17 ESV Friends, as believers, born again by the Holy Spirit, we are sons and daughters of the …
Your story is important. Your voice is important. When you’re ready, they can do a whole lot of good for someone else going through the same type of battle you overcame. I’m incredibly grateful for the people in my life who have shared their struggles and victories, their encouragement and listening ears, a hug and “I’ve been there,” thankful to …
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; …
Friends, I’m finding that the older I get, the more I appreciate direct, honest, constructive, practical wisdom from loved ones and God Himself. I’m drawn in by the straightforwardness of these two verses and the entire chapter of Proverbs 3, how they aren’t sugar-coated. Scripture tells us plainly here that, if we want to know God’s will for our lives, …
It’s Freebie Friday! And I have two new 8”x10” printables for you today that are inspired by one of my all-time favorite hymns, It Is Well with My Soul. Based on 3 John 1:2 (KJV), “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth,” this song was originally penned by …
Just before this verse in Deuteronomy 31, Moses had been preparing the Israelites for the inevitable day that a new leader (Joshua) would take over for him. The Lord forbade Moses from crossing over the Jordan River into Canaan, into the Promised Land, because of his past willful disobedience. So, Moses himself would not be with the people of Israel …
True story … “And the angel answered [Mary], ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God. And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her …
