Months went by. I continued reading books about God’s character. The chapter I read the month I was diagnosed with APS/immune issues talked about how we all have precious things in our life. The author called them our “babies”. She meant it figuratively… but for me it was literal. Her book compared hard seasons of... Continue Reading →
I don’t know about you, but I love new beginnings. An unopened notebook, freshly washed sheets, a never-seen-before sunset. Oh, I enjoy used and loved things too, but there is something inspiring about pure and untainted. Each day is like that. As L.M. Montgomery says in Anne of Green Gables, “Tomorrow is always fresh, with... Continue Reading →
Charles Spurgeon once said, "Be nothing; be nobody, and trust Him. Do not believe in yourself, but believe in Jesus. Have as many good works as you can cram into your life, but never tell anybody about them or think anything of them.” This quote really hit me. If we serve for thanks, recognition, self-gratification,... Continue Reading →
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” The MacArthur Study Bible: “faithfulness. Loyalty and trustworthiness.” Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23 “The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every... Continue Reading →
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” The MacArthur Study Bible: “kindness. Tender concern for others, reflected in a desire to treat others gently, just as the Lord treats all believers.” Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24-25 “And the Lord’s... Continue Reading →
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” The MacArthur Study Bible: “patience. The ability to endure injuries inflicted by others and the willingness to accept irritating or painful situations.” Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8-9 “Better is the end of a... Continue Reading →
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” The MacArthur Study Bible: “peace. The inner calm that results from confidence in one’s saving relationship with Christ. The verb form denotes binding together and is reflected in the expression “having... Continue Reading →
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” The MacArthur Study Bible: “Joy. A happiness based on unchanging divine promises and eternal spiritual realities. It is the sense of well-being experienced by one who knows all is well between... Continue Reading →
The Misplaced Mom 