HEART ACTIONDo you practice what you preach? Become aware of the times when you are not living out the principles and kindnesses that you hold dear. Find fresh ways to show God's love and express your...
HEART ACTIONBuild up the courage of others, and also tend to how you treat yourself You are loved by a mighty God. You were made in His image, and you have value beyond measure. Let go of goals for pe...
Lfr Jp tZ~ LLtI~A righteous [woman] who walks in [her] integrity-how blessed are [her] sons after [her].-PROVERBS 20:7My Bob often says, Just do what you say you are going to do! This has been our bat...
Love to have pillows everywhere. They warm up a room so easily and without a lot of expense. I've discovered oversized pillows are a lot more comfortable than smaller ones. Make sure some of your pill...
Olo-keZ G-- a tcThere is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven.-ECCLESIASTES 3:1What would we do without our day planners? I have a large one for my desk a...
Prayer: Father God, as I look upon the everyday drudgeries of life, may I recognize my commitment to You. May I see the eternal light in these tasks so that I can recognize that You are building etern...
Little extra attention to your surroundings can make a big difference in how you feel. What colors lift your spirits? What kind of music makes you feel energetic or peaceful? Do anyparticular fragranc...
Be a Listener When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. —PROVERBS 10:19 I’ve heard it said that God gave us two ears and only one mouth because He wants us to li...
Become someone who is eager to give freely and to give first. And when others offer you injury or doubt or sorrow, return to them only forgiveness, faith, and joy.PRAYERFather God, You are truly a God...
Being a Helper It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him. —GENESIS 2:18 One of the joys of being an older woman is helping teach the younger women how to be hel...
Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions.-LUKE 12:15One of our universal problems is the overcrowding o...
Celebrate to Celebrate Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. —PSALM 107:1 I’ve often been accused of celebrating just to celebrate. I guess that’s correct, because I’v...
Tuff. Almost all of us have it in abundance. What can we do with it? One of my favorite hideaways is an old faithful: the cardboard box. Cover it with festive Contact paper and stuff away. Or hanga sh...
Children Are a Gift Behold, children are a gift of the LORD; the fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one’s youth. —PSALM 127:3 NASB In a rec...
Come Clean with God It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. —1 TIMOTHY 1:15 NASB One of th...
Come Let Us Worship Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. —PSALM 95:6 A recent point of frustration, debate, and tension in many churches has been about definin...
Next, comparing children to arrows in the hands of a warrior, Psalm 127:4-5 talks about how parents are to handle their offspring. Wise and skillful parents are to know their children, understand them...
Pring is a great time to introduce your children to the wonders of God's creation. Take them to a garden center and let them pick out a tree to be planted in your yard. Let them help dig the hole, add...
Sometimes quick experiences pay big dividends. You need refreshment and renewal. Don't let yourself become so overwhelmed by your responsibilities that you forget how to nourish yourself with those th...
Mow a neighbor's lawn.• Give your spouse a back rub.• Write a check for a local charity.• Compliment a coworker.• Bake a pie for someone.• Slip a $20 bill into the pocket of a needy friend.• Laugh out...
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