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Reflections at Year’s End

Christian Women, Christian Women's Blogs, Spiritual GrowthDecember 27, 2022 By Sherri

“But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love the LORD never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:21 Most likely when you hear the…

My Christmas Prayer

Christian Women's Blogs, Christmas Story, Jesus' Birth, Spiritual GrowthDecember 20, 2022 By Sherri

"For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6 My Christmas Prayer for…

No Room

Christian Women's Blogs, Christmas Story, Faith Blogs, Jesus' Birth, Spiritual GrowthDecember 13, 2022 By Sherri

"And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the…

Meditation

Bible Devotions, Christian Women, Christian Women's Blogs, Spiritual GrowthDecember 6, 2022 By Sherri

“. . .Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Philippians 4:8 “Clear your mind, relax…

Running on Empty?

Bible Devotions, Christian Women, Christian Women's Blogs, Spiritual GrowthNovember 29, 2022 By Sherri

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13 Powered by fumes and prayers, my car stuttered and shuddered its way onto…

Rejoice Anyway!

Bible Devotions, Christian Women, Christian Women's Blogs, Spiritual GrowthNovember 22, 2022 By Sherri

“Yet I will rejoice in the LORD; I will take joy in the God of my salvation.” Habakkuk 3:18 Happy is easy when all is well and going smoothly, not so much when things begin to fall apart. What destroys your happiness?…

Wallowing

Bible Devotions, Christian Women, Christian Women's Blogs, Spiritual GrowthNovember 15, 2022 By Sherri

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold the new has come.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Woooooo. Here Pig. Sooie! Woooooo. Here Pig. Sooie! Woooooo. Here Pig. Sooie! In a cloud of flying mud…

Good Intentions

Bible Devotions, Christian Women, Christian Women's Blogs, Spiritual GrowthNovember 8, 2022 By Sherri

My intentions were good. A prayer request shared during Bible study, a troubled marriage in need of prayer, a woman’s ill daughter, a sweet elderly friend’s prayer request for patience as her husband slipped further into dementia – just a few of…

LOOKING FOR ENOUGH

Bible Devotions, Christian Women, Christian Women's Blogs, Spiritual GrowthNovember 1, 2022 By Sherri

“I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10: 10b Never enough. Often seems that way, doesn’t it? Not enough. . . minutes in the day, energy to get it all done, patience with those around you, money…

Impatient

Bible Devotions, Christian Women, Christian Women's Blogs, Spiritual GrowthOctober 25, 2022 By Sherri

“As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the Word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience.” Luke 8:15 Mom grew up on a Kansas farm and had the green thumb…

Holy

Bible Devotions, Christian Women's Blogs, Spiritual GrowthOctober 18, 2022 By Sherri

We have lost our understanding of the holiness of God. When? How? Why has that happened? Is it because we wanted to stay relevant and relatable? Is it because the idea of “holiness” seemed inconvenient and unappealing? Is it because it’s easier…

Whose Truth?

Bible Devotions, Christian Women's Blogs, Spiritual GrowthOctober 11, 2022 By Sherri

“Send out Your Light and Your Truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling!” Psalm 43:3 ESV When did Truth become relative? When did Truth become subjective? When did moral, ethical, and behavioral…

Casting Cares

Bible Devotions, Christian Women, Christian Women's Blogs, Spiritual GrowthOctober 4, 2022 By Sherri

“Casting all your cares on Him, for He cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:7 CSB Perhaps, like me, you’ve been told, “leave your burdens at the cross” or “cast your cares on Jesus” or maybe “lay your heavy load at the throne…

Vulnerable

Christian Women, Christian Women's Blogs, Faith BlogsSeptember 27, 2022 By Sherri

“But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians…

Welcome to the Throne Room

Bible Devotions, Christian Women's Blogs, Spiritual GrowthSeptember 20, 2022 By Sherri

“Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness….” Psalm 45:6 Have you noticed the recent theme of royalty, kingdoms, queens, and kings? It is almost impossible to miss. Since Queen Elizabeth’s passing…