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Grow In Perseverance!
Hi mama! Today I’m sharing the third devotion in the Rescued By Faith Devotional Series: Grow in Perseverance. In this devotion, we’re looking at God’s desire to mature us when we face trials and tribulations of many kinds. If you’re experiencing a season of difficulty, please be encouraged today, mama, God loves you and He works all things together for your good. Focus verse “Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. ” James 1:4 Devotion The Bible shows us that when we experience trials, the testing of our faith produces perseverance. (James 1:2-3) And so we have this assurance from God’s…
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They Cried Out To The Lord
This devotion is based on Psalm 107:19 and it focuses on our need to cry out to the Lord when we’re afflicted by trouble. This devotion is part of the Rescued By Faith Devotional Series and it comprises a focus verse, a reflection, questions for meditation and application, and a prayer. Focus verse “Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble; He saved them out of their distresses.” Psalm 107:19 Devotion Thank the Lord that He is good and everlasting in love. When we cry out to Him in our trouble, He answers. Sometimes God answers by delivering us from our troubles instantly. Other times, God doesn’t deliver…
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Faith Over Fear With Vanessa Luu
This is the first episode of 2024 and also the beginning of the Walking with Jesus podcast series: Faith Over Fear. In this episode, I talk to my friend, Vanessa Luu, about how God wants us to choose faith in Him over fear. Vanessa shares some personal testimonies of how God has helped her grow in this area. She also shares some ways we can grow in our faith as moms. So grab a cup of tea, listen in, and be blessed, mama! Find out more about Vanessa! Vanessa Luu is a wife, mother, and faith-based writer with a fire burning in her soul to reach the world for Jesus.…
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What’s On My Nightstand? Confessions of A Christan Mama
Hi friend! Today I’m sharing a what’s on my nightstand blog post, so you can get to know me a bit better. 🙂 You can also read more about me here! When we read about what people have on their nightstands, we get a small glimpse into their routines, and sometimes even a perception of what’s important to them. That’s the case with what’s on my nightstand. So here goes! What’s on my nightstand? Ok, so I have a lamp, which is pretty standard, right? Then I have a notebook and a couple of pens. I use these to write down any tomorrow to-do lists that pop into my head…
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The Lord Delivers Me
Hi mama! This is the first devotion in the Rescued By Faith Devotional Series, and today we’re looking at The Lord Delivers Me a devotion based on Psalm 34:4. In this devotion, we’re looking at God’s desire to deliver us from our fears. Read it and be encouraged! Focus verse “I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4 Devotion As Christians struggling with life’s curve balls, sometimes we have this super spiritual idea that we just need to buckle through and not show signs of weakness. In effect, we believe we need to push away any negative thoughts or feelings, try…
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Praise The Lord
Today’s devotion is part of the Holding on By Faith devotional series here on the blog and it’s called: Praise the Lord. In today’s devotion, we’re looking at how we can bring ourselves to praise the Lord even in the midst of our troubles and pain. Focus verse “Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.” 1 Chronicles 16:8 Devotion Praise moves the heart of God, because praise is about shifting our gaze away from ourselves and onto God. Praise is a discipline, however. We won’t always feel like praising God. Especially when we are experiencing struggles and pain. Yet, perhaps…
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Celebrating The Sabbath As A Family
In this week’s episode in the Rule of Life series, I’m sharing a conversation between myself and my husband Luís on how we celebrate the Sabbath as a family. We talk about why we believe celebrating the Sabbath is for us today as Christians, God’s life-giving invitation to rest, and what we’ve learnt in the process of keeping the Sabbath as a family. Listen in and let us know what you think. 🙂 Celebrating The Sabbath As A Family God’s Invitation To Sabbath – Today! One of the main things we’ve learnt in the process of celebrating the Sabbath is how resting in God is a delight. It’s not a…
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Resting in Freedom
In this week’s blog and podcast episode from the Rule of Life Series, I talk about resting in freedom as we understand God’s design for rest. I also explore why we can rest, and how we can rest as busy mamas. Listen in to the episode below. 🙂 Now for the article! In this blog post, we’re going to explore three areas about resting in freedom: What is God’s design for rest? God designed us to rest, a fact that is clear in the creation account. God made the heavens and the earth in six days and rested on the seventh (Genesis 2:1-3). God didn’t need to rest. He chose…
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We Are Free In Christ
This is the fifth devotion in the Holding On By Faith Devotional Series: We Are Free In Christ. Today we’re exploring the area of holding on to truth about ourselves and our future, when the enemy tries to sow seeds of doubt in our minds. Focus verse “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 Devotion Jesus has purchased my freedom. He has purchased your freedom. We are free! Isn’t this a beautiful truth? A truth we can dwell on today, even as we experience struggles and hardships of many…
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Working for Jesus with Jen Kosuda
This podcast episode is part of the Rule of Life series and today we’re looking at working for Jesus. In today’s episode, I talk to Jen Kosuda about what work looks like in Kingdom Culture. Where work is less about striving, and more about surrender to Christ. Listen in to today’s episode below! Meet Jen! Jennifer Kosuda, founder of The Art of a Messy House, is a wife, mom, teacher, author and podcaster. She is a native of New Jersey where she lives with her husband of almost 14 years and their three children and puppy. As a public school teacher since 2006, Jen has a passion for inspiring youth…