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WhenTrials Hit Every Area of Your Life

Are trials literally hitting every  area of your life? Often when we suffer, it’s the life of our self-nature that causes us pain. When we are dead, we don’t suffer. If we were completely dead to our old nature we would no longer feel many of the pains that bother us . . . God prepares a cross for us that must be embraced without thought of self-preservation[...]

Tips for Traveling Cheap

Tips for Traveling Cheap
We traveled 3000 miles in three days on $300.  It was an ADVENTURE!  Jennifer and I traveled from Virginia to L.A., CA. I love a good challenge, don’t you?  Where do you want to go or need to go this summer? Does it seem impossible?  Then do it! I’ve got my master’s degree in pinching pennies after raising five daughters. On top of raising them, we sent all [...]

Don’t Leave an Open Door for Your Enemy

Don't Leave an Open Door for Your Enemy
I thought I was all alone but there were noises coming from the cellar.  I was too afraid to open the door. . . so I didn’t. I continued to type and then from the corner of my eye, I saw something move.  I gulped and bravely looked to see him staring at me from the cellar door. Fear grabbed me and then I ran outside and screamed for Dale. The six-foot snake still[...]

Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After
The wedding was glorious!  True love took center stage in the old country church.  Their purity combined with their passion- exploded our hearts with joy and peace.  It’s a breathtaking wonder for a couple madly in love to wait for their wedding day, to partake of all the pleasures God has for them. I sat directly in front of Jennifer and Alex and wondered if a[...]

Faith that Moves Mountain’s

Faith that Moves Mountain's
Last weekend I spoke in Odessa, TX and Fort Payne, AL. Today I'm headed for Salt Lake City, Utah for a Women's Aglow retreat. The theme of the weekend is, FAITH that MOVES MOUNTAINS!! "I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. " Matt.[...]

A Proverbs 31 Woman Provides Food for her Family

A Proverbs 31 Woman Provides Food for her Family
  Proverbs 31: 10-31 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.  She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.  She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.  [...]

Raising Strong Willed Children

Raising Strong Willed Children
If you are joining me from Proverbs 31's devotion, Losing The Battle is Not an Option- welcome![tentblogger-youtube mlOe-GQDIfY] "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of the[...]

Pray without Ceasing

Pray without Ceasing
Winner from last weeks drawing is Lauren who posted 2014/04/18 at 1:28 PM! Email me! "Pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." I Thessalonians 5:17-18 Let's pray without ceasing for our friends and family who don't know Jesus or who have left Him. Let's pray in faith and give thanks! "Faith is [...]

Easter Traditions

Easter Traditions
Directions for how to make The Empty Tomb and Cross centerpiece. If you are visiting me today from Proverbs 31 Ministries devotion, welcome! Jesus our Lord is risen! Because He died and rose on the third day;“He that believes in Him shall have everlasting life.” When we believe, we are sealed with the Holy Spirit who is the guarantee of our inheritance. This[...]

Marathon To-Do List w/ Children

Marathon To-Do List w/ Children
Last week our daughter and her husband had their fourth baby, Heidi Victoria! We're still celebrating!  The first one, Grace is with the Lord, just in case you're wondering where she is in the photo's. Each baby born is a huge gift from the Lord, for which we are ever so grateful. It is such an honor to be a grand parent. I'll never forget those days after Grace di[...]
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