Today’s post is written by Ayla S. Born into Islam and born again into Christ; Ayla is a single Mommy to two mostly joyful, at times testy littles. She is a book worm, scripture hoarder, praise dancer, freedom junkie, and a lover of all things chocolate. Ayla writes at http://www.abeautifultapestry.comwhere her passion for Jesus and…
“If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your well–being like the waves of the sea.” Isaiah 48:18 What are we missing out on when we don’t obey God? There have been times that I have asked God what He thought about a situation and all…
How does a loving God speak to us when we do something wrong? What does God say about our past sins? There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1 God doesn’t judge us as unworthy when we sin. He doesn’t want to punish us. His Son has already…
On my dining room wall hangs a plaque that contains three words: Live. Laugh. Love. To those who read the plaque when they visit my home, the verb trio might sound like a cozy cliché. But I see it as a three-word mission statement that helps me stay focused on what matters most…
“Lisa, I’m burned out. I never thought I’d get tired of being a stay at home mom and homeschooling my four kids. I just want to hide my head under the sheets in the morning instead of get up. I’m not depressed. I’m just tired of being tired. My patience is gone. I feel…
Oh Dear One, Just the fact that you are asking this question tells me that either you or someone you love is going through a difficult time. I’m sorry for any pain that accompanies such hard times. Unfortunately, while God created a perfect world free of pain and suffering, the choices Adam and…
Friend, This indeed is a difficult question. We see things from our human point of view, and ultimately, His ways are higher than our ways and His thoughts are higher than our thoughts [Isaiah 55:8-9]. Because of this, I don’t think we can ever fully understand. I have said it before, but, this walk…
topic is on loss, grieving and miscarriage It’s been 2 ½ months since I lost my third child. It hasn’t stopped hurting. I’m told it won’t stop hurting. I’m feeling very Mary-at-the-tomb-of-Lazarus about Jesus right now: “If you were really everything I thought you were, my baby wouldn’t have died.” He’s holding me. He’s teaching…
“Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.” Philippians 4:8 Focus. If I could only focus. Instead, I hear doubt shouting in my…
I wrote this post last year after a rough couple of days. I often find that God has a lesson in store for me during such times. That doesn’t make going through struggles any easier, but He lovingly teaches me and reminds me of His truths. I believe that these lessons aren’t for me alone,…
