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Happy Monday, Friends! I trust you had a blessed Easter yesterday! We had a special day celebrating our risen Savior!
After our church’s on-line service, I fixed a Roast Chicken dinner for my husband and me – quite different than it would normally have been, but it was good! However, we Continue reading “Getting the Most Out of Your Easter Dinner Leftovers”
Easter plans have changed this year.
Easter services are different than we would ever have imagined.
Easter traditions have been put aside.
But when everything else is stripped away, there is one thing that remains securely in tact and that is the reason why we celebrate Easter.
It’s Jesus. It’s His resurrection from the dead; the fact that He lives!
For me personally, you can hear in this video what I still have today on this Easter, even though everything else has been stripped away.
Thank you for listening to my story. It’s the truth that makes me put my feet on the floor each morning. It’s what gives me hope when everything around me seems hopeless. It’s what energizes my speech and motivates my life.
If you have never received Jesus and seen what a change He can make, I am extending His invitation to you to come to Him today. Don’t delay.
And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. Revelation 22:17
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Romans 10:13
There’s nothing you need to do first. He will fix the broken parts of you after He is your Savior. You don’t need to be better or try harder because Jesus did all the work for your salvation on the cross.
We won’t have beautiful church services, egg hunts, or family gatherings this year, but we still have Jesus, and He is all we need.
Happy Easter, my friends!
We may think it would be fun if every day was full of happy people, easy chores, prepared meals, and warm, sunny days, but let’s face it, that just isn’t reality. We all know that is not true especially during these STAY HOME days of Covid19.
Many of you ladies have been forced into using your home as your office space, or have become overnight home school teachers. Others may have suddenly had their husband home all day, every day – a whole new thing to enjoy/deal with.
How can these days be ones to look back on as joyful, prosperous, growing days? Is it possible? It is. Let me share a simple truth I read in God’s Word that tells us how ~ Continue reading “Dealing with the Ho-Hum and the Hard”
Simple strategy in managing food for our families is always important, but certainly so in our current situation. I’m going to share with you five things that I’m doing right now to plan wisely for our meal planning and shopping.
5. I’m praying and not panicking. Matthew 6 has become a much read and reviewed chapter for me. There are so many wonderful reminders about how God provides for us and will care for our every need. Why should I worry? I’m resting in God’s promises. I’m planning and preparing as wisely as I know how, then I’m leaving it all in the hands of a sovereign God.
How are you doing at getting what you need for your family? If you have any tips to share, please leave them in the comments below!
Refresh yourself and your family with some wise planning, but most of all, trust in a God Who loves you!
Are you afraid right now? Do worry and anxiety threaten to overwhelm your heart? Listen to these statements:
Fear fears joy.
If your family sees you paralyzed by fear, they have to conclude that you do not think that God is all-powerful
We fear God because we do not know Him very well
Why is it people can change your countenance, but God can’t?
These are all quotes from a book I read past month. It has been in my possession for several years. I’m not sure why I had never read it, except for the fact that I know that reading it at this time in my life was perfect. The book title?
Fear Not. Meditations to Overcome Fear, Worry and Discouragement. It’s written by Rand Hummel, a good friend and a preacher who knows how to communicate.
I honestly would have told you that I’m not a fearful person…until I read this book! The book addresses so many areas in our lives that fear touches –
the fear of failure,
dying,
public speaking,
rejection,
being hurt in relationships,
the future
and on and on.
Today we hear the word fear on a daily basis as people deal with the threat of the Coronavirus infecting them. The thoughts of sickness and death bring fear to many. Rand’s approach to each fear is pointing the reader’s attention to what the Bible says. He shares examples of people in Scripture who had that fear and how God helped them.
Every morning when I would read and meditate on the passages shared, my heart was so strengthened and encouraged!
One night this week I went to bed not feeling very well. I was awakened in the middle of the night with a gripping fear and thinking about the virus. Immediately, truths I had read in this little 159 page book came to my mind and I ran to the Lord in prayer. Soon I was back asleep.
I would highly encourage you to get a copy of the book. You can find it in the link above. There’s a Kindle edition, too, so you could have it in your possession as soon as today!
God doesn’t just want us to sleep well. He wants us to trust Him and this little book can be a great avenue to show you how and why you can!
What worries you the most right now? I’d love to pray for you if you’d either leave a comment or send me an email using the email address in the contact page.
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