Be Not Swayed

A few hours ago, something was dropped into my spirit and I feel compelled to share. Ever wonder why some people are just so mean with no explanation? Or why some people are always angry without a valid reason? Or maybe you've wondered why some people seem so easily influenced? Well, we are products of …

Daddy’s Little Girl

This will probably be the most personal post I'll ever write. (Excuse the length...) For a little while now, my father has been sick. Even before I was born, my father had some issues. Back in 1988, he suffered a huge accident that put him into a coma that doctors didn't think he would come …

Today’s Jam: ‘Here In Your Presence’ – New Life Worship

Nothing like a little Gospel to start the week off right. Today's jam is 'Here In Your Presence' by New Life Worship. New Life Worship is a worship ministry out of New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Their music was brought to my attention when my home church here in Cincinnati started singing their …

The Confident Woman Devotional – Quiet Inner Confidence (pt. 13)

Quiet Inner Confidence (Last Wednesday's Devotional) The devotional reads: ''Through the years, many people tried to hold me back from God's call on my life. There were those who did not understand what I was doing and why I was doing it, so they judged me falsely. At times their criticism and judgment made me …

The Confident Woman Devotional – The Prayer of Consecration (pt.12)

The Prayer of Consecration (Last Tuesday's Devotional) In the prayer of consecration, we dedicate our lives and all that we are to Him. In order for God to use us, we must consecrate ourselves to Him. When we truly consecrate ourselves to the Lord, we lose the burden of trying to run our own lives. I …

The Confident Woman Devotional – Boldness or Pride? (pt.11)

Boldness or Pride? Topic of last Monday's devotional (I am DAYS behind--the next few posts will be ones that I have already read but have not yet had a chance to post). Here's what it read: A confident woman takes action. I have heard that there are two types of people in the world: the …

The Confident Woman Devotional – In Due Season (pt. 10)

Last Monday's Devotional Topic -- In Due Season It reads: "Due season" is God's season, not ours. We are in a hurry, God isn't. He takes time to do things right - He lays a solid foundation before He attempts to build a building. We are God's building under construction. He is the Master Builder, and …

The Confident Woman Devotional – Our Vindicator (Pt. 8)

Our Vindicator The devotional reads: God is our vindicator -- he can solve any and every problem. Nothing is too big for Him. Nothing is too hard for Him. In Saturday's devotional, the topic of discussion is the story of Job.  Now in case you don't know the story of Job, I will fill you …

The Confident Woman Devotional – Get a Life! (Pt. 7)

Get a Life The devotional reads: A shy person shrinks back from many things that she should confront. There are many things she would like to say or do, but she's paralyzed by fear. I believe we must learn to step out into things and find out what God has for us in life. A …

The Confident Woman Devotional – Venture off the Path (Pt. 6)

Venture off the Path It reads: If we want to be encouraged in our own individuality and independence, we must sow the same type of freedom and respect into other people's lives. "Live and let live" should be our motto. If you are tired of living on the beaten path that everyone else walks, venture …