Monthly Archives: April 2016

“Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.” I John 4:11 (NIV)   I think I have a new favorite show: Fixer Upper.  Our family enjoys watching HGTV and the variety of shows they feature.  Chip and Joanne, though, have become my favorite.  He is one crazy guy andContinue reading “Complete Acceptance”

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“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 (NIV)   I would be lying if I said that once God got me away from the abuse physically that all wounds were healed and I wasContinue reading “What Submission is Not – Part II”

Available Now: Spoken from the Heart: Choosing Grace FREE ON AMAZON From Sunday, April 24th through Wednesday, April 27th Please share this offer with others   You can still buy the paperback at the low price of $5.97 for those who don’t have access to a Kindle   http://amzn.to/1QUgEZV

“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8 (NIV)   Before you tune out the previous three blogs as coming from someone who has lived in a fairytale her whole life, let me assure you I haven’t.  While I have an amazing husband and wonderfulContinue reading “What Submission is Not – Part I”

“For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, ‘Do not fear; I will help you.’” Isaiah 41:13 (NIV)   Remember how during Submission – Part I, I stated, “If you want to know where you stand in your relationship with your Heavenly Father, take aContinue reading “Submission – Part III”

“In your anger do not sin”[a]: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,” Ephesians 4:26 (NIV)   I talked last time about how I thought I was a submissive wife… except when it came to two areas in my life that I passively declared off limits to anyone else’s control.Continue reading “Submission – Part II”

“Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord.” Ephesians 5:22 (NIV)   If you want to know where you stand in your relationship with your Heavenly Father, take a good look at your relationships with those you love the most here on earth.  In my opinion, that is a trueContinue reading “Submission – Part I”

“He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” Colossians 1:17 (NIV)   We attended our children’s Christmas concert many months ago now.  As I was sitting there soaking in the harmony, bass and everything in between, it struck me how the melody wouldn’t be as sweet without the richness of theContinue reading “Bass Is Important”

“… He knows us far better than we know ourselves, knows our pregnant condition, and keeps us present before God. That’s why we can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good…” Romans 8:28 (The Message)   A few months back in church we heardContinue reading “My Assumption of God”