By Alicia Bruxvoort for Proverbs31 Ministries You are now children of God because you have put your trust in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:26 (NLV) When my firstborn was a toddler, we often began our dinnertime routine with a silly game. “Whose boy are you?” I’d ask my wiggly son as we gathered around the table when Daddy got home. The answer changed from…
Earlier on in the year, I started reading The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. It is a LIFE CHANGING book and one that should be read twice a year (maybe even more). One of the many lessons I learnt, from the book, was about money management. The truth is, we sometimes separate our relationship with God from our relationship…
By Nicki Koziarz for Proverbs31.org “And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’” Matthew 25:40 (ESV) She’s a name-dropper. The kind of woman who always needs the world to know what famous person tweeted at her, liked her post or followed her…
Recently, I have been praying to God to teach me to love Him more. It has however occured to me that I cannot love someone I do not know. So perhaps I need to pray and actively seek to get to know God more. As I watched today’s #Spirit Video, where Oprah and her guests, try to define who God…
By Melissa Michaels for Proverbs 31.org “I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed…
By Suzie Eller “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.” John 21:25(NIV) Two women approached me. They could almost pass for twins, except for the scars borne by one. “She rescued me,” the younger one…
By John Ortberg See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut…” Revelation 3:8a (NIV) Life is full of tough decisions. How do I know if he/she is “the one”? Which college should I go to? What should I major in? Which job should I take? Which church should we attend? Should I change careers?…
by GLYNNIS WHITWER The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.” Proverbs 12:15 (NIV) A new city, new neighborhood and new school for my children had me feeling very new, too. And insecure. And lonely. And wondering, How would I ever fit in and feel a part of this new community? So when my children brought home a…
By Tracie Miles “Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.” James 4:17 (NLT) It seemed like a great idea at first, until my fear and procrastination caused me to miss a blessing. I’d been invited to speak at a summer camp and my daughter Kaitlyn joined me. In between attending the…
By Kara Tippetts “But for me it is good to be near God; I have made the LORD God my refuge, that I may tell of all your works.” Psalm 73:28 (ESV) We spend our little years dreaming, hoping, wishing — imagining what our lives will one day become. We set the stage for what our living will be like in our…
