God Is Still On The Throne
God is still on the throne. No matter what’s going on in the world or in your life today, there’s a bigger picture. God sees it all. He’s in control.
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What It Means to Look to Jesus & How It Helps Us In Any Circumstance
Focusing on Jesus helps us endure overwhelming circumstances & live victoriously. But how? What does it mean to “look to Jesus” & fix our eyes on Him?
Jesus: Our Primary Example Of True Hospitality
Jesus is our best example of true hospitality (yet without an earthly home). So what does it involve without a house and food and well-planned parties?
Choosing Contentment
“There must be more than this!” Dragging my mop across the floor, tears falling down my cheeks, 3 little ones tucked into bed for an afternoon nap, my thoughts were consumed by discontentment. A Life-Changing Moment As a young mom, my days were consumed by diapers and feeding and laundry and simply trying to survive …
When God’s Answer Is “No”
“What if your husband never changes?“ That question changed my life. About 4 years into our marriage, things looked pretty bleak. We were literally on the brink of divorce and I thought we were doomed. In my mind, I felt there were only two options: Our marriage would end, or I’d be miserable for the …
God’s Majesty & Our Praise
Majesty & Why It Matters “Majesty” isn’t a word we use a whole lot in everyday language. What does it mean? The dictionary defines it as “greatness” or “dignity“. What makes God majestic? Psalm 8 (below) tells of the dignity He has given to mankind. This revelation of His character is majestic. Why is it …
Hope In God’s Faithfulness Even When It Hurts
I really don’t struggle to trust that God is faithful. In recent years, I’ve come to understand that this is a gift (the gift of faith?), and I don’t take it for granted. This faith has sustained me through the most difficult circumstances, the lowest valleys, my darkest days. Even when everything seems hopeless, by God’s …
When God Has Other Plans
It wasn’t my intention to lose momentum so soon after starting Wield The Word. But we never intend to lose anything, do we? God’s Plans Are Not Mine Proverbs 16:9 says, “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” Later in Proverbs (19:21), we are told that, “Many are the …