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God Is Our Refuge
This is the fourth devotion in the Holding on By Faith Devotional series: God is our refuge. Today we’re looking at seasons of life where we experience deep pain and how we can turn to God for His presence and comfort. God is Our Refuge – Focus Verse “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 Devotion Sometimes we go through seasons in life where all we can feel is heartache. And in those moments, we feel like we’re alone. We can’t feel God’s presence or peace – just turmoil and despair. Our expectations and dreams for the future have been smashed into smithereens.…
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Working in Surrender
In this episode of the Rule of Life series, I share my heart on working in surrender to Jesus. Sometimes we’re restless and burdened because we haven’t surrendered our work to the Lord. At least not completely. We’re working from a place of striving, people-pleasing and cultural conformity, instead of letting God lead us. Instead of working in surrender to His Kingdom. Jesus’ yoke is easy, and His burden is light (Matthew 11:28-30). In taking it upon ourselves, we will learn to rest in His sovereignty, take stewardship of the loads He intends us to carry, and release the loads that are not ours to bear. Let’s look at some key ways…
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Do Not Fear
This is the second devotion in the Holding On By Faith Devotional Series: Do Not Fear. Today, we’re looking at the character of God and His heart of compassion toward us. Focus verse “Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will also help you, I will also uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 Devotion God is with you. He will strengthen you. No matter what struggles you’re experiencing. Don’t be anxious. Don’t be afraid. God will help you. He will uphold you. These are all truths. Truths I am speaking over myself.…
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Simple Homemaking – 10 Ideas
In this podcast episode, I talk about 10 ideas for simple homemaking. Making our homemaking simpler will help us slow down and embrace Jesus’s life-giving rhythms. Some of these ideas include cleaning routines, meal planning and preparation, laundry routines, shopping, and decluttering. Rule of Life – 10 Ideas For Simple Homemaking 1. Adopt a cleaning routine that works for you. From TOMM to Flylady choose the best one for you. (Links to different routines further down this page.) 2. Use machines to your benefit. Don’t let machines rule your life. Sometimes choose slow and simple instead. 3. Make simple and fast meals during the week. Choose fresh ingredients and cook…
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Be Still And Know
This is the second devotion in the Holding On By Faith Devotional Series here on the blog and today’s reflection is an encouragement to be still and know God’s power. The focus verse for today is lovely and it comes from Psalm 46. I want to encourage you to stop whatever you’re doing, take a deep breath, and settle in to read with a ready heart to listen to God’s word and the devotion for today. Also, please read the whole chapter after! Focus verse “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 Devotion…
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Do Not Be Anxious
This is the first devotion in the Holding on By Faith Devotional Series on the blog and today we’re looking at a command given to us in scripture: do not be anxious! Focus verse “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 Devotion In seasons of life when we are just holding on by a thread, often anxiety can completely engulf us as we envision ourselves being caught by our circumstances. It’s common in these situations…
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Embracing the Present with Leslie Moore
This is part of the Rule of Life podcast series and this episode is about embracing the present as a gift from God. In this week’s episode, I chat with my friend and fellow writer, Leslie Moore, about waiting on God in seasons of transition and embracing the present as a gift from God. So often in life, it’s easy for us to anticipate the future so much, that we forget to live and enjoy the season God has us in. Not only that, but we often forget that it’s in our seasons of transition that God actually prepares us for what He has lined up for us. So, instead…
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Just Say The Word
This is the fifth devotion in the Seeing By Faith Devotional Series: Just Say The Word. Today’s devotion focuses on believing in God’s word first, before we see an outworking in our circumstances. Focus verse “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.” Matthew 8:8 Devotion Often, our lack of faith is related to one thing. We can’t see any outward evidence of what we’re praying for. Yet, God wants us to have the kind of faith that believes in God’s promise first, which then leads to an outworking in reality. God wants us to…
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Embracing The Moment
This is the fourth episode in the Rule of Life series on the Podcast, and today we’re looking at the importance of embracing the moment. Scripture shows us that while on earth, Jesus was fully present to what God set before Him. Jesus did not live a life of rush, distraction, or hustle. For more on this, listen to the podcast episode below and scroll further down for the notes: Podcast Notes – Embracing The Moment When you read about Jesus’s life, what strikes you most about the way He lived? You might say how He loved and served others, or the way Jesus taught and healed people. One thing…
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Practical Tips To Help You Meet God In The Secret Place
This blog post and episode are part of the Rule of Life series, and we’re looking at some practical tips on how to meet God in the secret place. Before we start, what is a Rule of Life? A rule of life is a commitment to live according to certain priorities. And for us as Jesus mamas, our priorities are to be God’s Kingdom first. That means that meeting with God in the secret place is an essential part of our rule of life as Jesus followers. But how? Listen in to today’s episode below or scroll down for the blog post. Practical Tips To Help You Meet With God…