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31 Days of Encouragement: Think on These Things {Day 21}
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these...
31 Days of Encouragement: {Day 20} In Which We Encourage One Other
And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. ~Corinthians 13:13 Please join me today in reaching out and encouraging in two ways: by creating card baskets for our hurting sisters in Christ, and by sharing 31 Days of...
31 Days of Encouragement: Building Your House {Day 19}
Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. ~ Proverbs 14:1 This verse creates a very vivid mental image for me: a wise, calm woman with a contented husband and children and a lovely, relaxed home, vs. a foolish, crazy woman...
31 Days of Encouragement: Wait on the Lord {Day 18}
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. ~Psalm 27:14 Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield. ~Psalm 33:20 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him ~Psalm 37:7 I wait for the LORD,...
Just Show ’em Your Smile
I had braces when my husband and I met. I always say it's one of the ways I knew it was true love, since he fell for me then. I remember feeling a little persecuted that I didn’t get braces until my junior year in high school. Couldn’t we have done this earlier? "You...
31 Days of Encouragement: Hanging with the Right Crowd {Day 17}, a linky party on Thursday, and a new book club at (in)courage
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. ~1 Corinthians 15:33 This verse is relevant to all of us, but especially to parents. Even if your children are strong in their faith, don't take chances or trust luck when guarding their hearts or character....
31 Days of Encouragement: Being Salt {Day 16}
Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid....
31 Days of Encouragement: Treasure in Earthen Vessels {Day 15}
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; Always...
Got Snow? How to Make Snow Ice Cream
One of my favorite snow day childhood memories is the ice cream my grandmother made from snow. She never used the first snow of the season, believing it was full of impurities from the air. Here in Atlanta, I'm sure we restock our impurities daily. Still, this week's...
31 Days of Encouragement: Contentment {Day 14}
But godliness with contentment is great gain. ~1 Timothy 6:6 Sometimes I struggle with contentment. I get frustrated with a boss who could be more generous; vehicles that could be newer; a bank account that could be fuller. Our blessings come from God. Being...
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