Stillness Exists In Chaos

(Edited: February 20th, 2021)  I remember her saying, "I really don't want you two to be homeless." Fear sinking its teeth into my heart. I wrote during this past summer about how everything was swarming in front of me. So many fears about my husband getting out of the military, movers arriving in time, etc. I…

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Deuteronomy (5) Pt. 1 | Review, Kings Can’t Have Multiple Wives? (Ch. 1-22)

Deuteronomy is meant to be a series of various speeches by Moses, his parting ones. Unlike some books, these speeches are more directed towards the congregation instead of the priests. The Hebrew of Deuteronomy means, "The Words." Jewish people have also referred to this book as meaning, "Repetition of the Law." Reviewing chapters' titles it…

How Do I Avoid Temptation?

(Edited: February 20th, 2021)  First off, this post isn't just for new believers. Everyone should read this. The question I received was, "How to avoid temptation?" I went through looking at scriptures, trying to break down temptation. There are a lot of components to it. The word sounds simple enough, but there are a lot…

Stumbling Isn’t Defeat

(Edited: February 20th, 2021)  Why do strong Christians fall? Why is it when we feel comfortable with our relationship with Christ that is when we are tempted the most? There is no such thing as a stable foothold when it comes to our relationship with Christ. Meaning, we always need to KEEP growing, and KEEP…

Numbers (4) Pt. 4 | Harlotry To Baal- End (Ch. 25-36)

Overview of today's post. Israel turns against God again, census, offerings, war, and some new regulations. Turning to Baal And Prostitution Ch.25- This begins with unpleasantness. A number of people (tens of thousands) turned to harlotry with the people of Moab. (Definition of harlotry: prostitution) Not only did they play the harlot, but they also sacrificed…

Dip Your Toes Into “Soft” Darkness

(Edited: February 20th, 2021)  "Soft" porn. Not the complete thing, just a little bit. It's harmless.  I'm not a gossip, I'm a Christian lady... but did you hear about the reason why so and so isn't coming to church anymore... I don't curse a lot. (stubs toe).... *********************  It's okay if I just sneak a…

Numbers (4) Pt. 3 | Offerings – Balaam The Prophet (Ch.15-24)

Overview of today's post. We will go into some laws, a rebellion that causes men to be swallowed up by the earth, and later introduction to the prophet Balaam. Let it be noted, we learn here the reason Moses wasn't allowed to enter the Promised Land, wasn't because of the disobedience of Israel. It was…

Midweek Inspiration | Growing During Harvest

One of the most simple and comforting phrases I've enjoyed throughout the years is, "This too shall pass."  Our trials will not last forever. Our troubling situations will not last forever. Scriptures say there's a season for everything. Sometimes it's joy, and sometimes it is sorrow. In the calm and quiet, or in the loud…

Grace And Peace Will Grow With You

This is a promise to us. Despite all of the crazy days, heavy trials, and yes, times that feel impossible, God is with us. Not only does God give us this promise, and so many others, but He guarantees, with Him, we will learn to adapt, and to grow. Someone who is the Master of…