The Sabbath was never intended to be about legalism. When Jesus spoke those words in Matthew, it was to expose the flawed thinking and teachings of the Jewish leaders of the time. When their rules and how they practiced the Law became about looking good while ignoring the needs of others, He boldly pointed out the errors in their thinking.
Read MoreGod gives you dreams. There are so many people who (many are well-meaning) want to point to what they think is best for you or tell you to lay down your dreams because God doesn’t want you to have your dreams. I would argue the Bible speaks a little differently.
Read MoreI am an adult, I could wear whatever I wanted, but I do not to honor those around me and my future husband. I have been told that I have a character that outshines others, and I think that all started with Dad telling me ‘modest is hottest’.
Read MoreIt's okay to ask for help. God can help and He has people who can also help and there are so many more resources out there than back in the day. Living life tangled up emotionally is not really living at all.
Read MoreThank God today. Truth be told, it is a gift in and of itself to be able to come before the presence of God and thank Him (Hebrews 4:14-16). Please don’t take it for granted. Once we were sinners, but now we are children of light. No one can see God and live, but we can stand before Him boldly. I thank God for that.
Read MoreThe other beautiful thing about being carried is our position. When we allow ourselves to be carried, we are closer to hearing His voice. We can lean in to listen to what He speaks over us though we be in the midst of confusion or despair.
Read MoreEmbrace your own prayer routine. It is your time with your Creator, whether it is in the kitchen among your pots and pans, at your desk among your papers, or on the floor among colourful blocks and dolls, Jesus loves His time with you! And yes, He is interested in every word you say!
Read MoreThe fact is that there are numerous things we should use daily to keep our physical bodies protected and functioning well. Yet, these things are all temporary, which is why, of all the things we do daily, reading the Bible, spending time with God, and worshiping Him are more important than anything else. Only these things are eternal, and only these things are truly trustworthy and give protection and purpose.
Read MoreMaybe, you’re like me and live in an innocent world where you were safe and protected - for the most part. The Bible does tell us to think on what is “good, pure, lovely, of good report” and this side of social media is not those things. However, the Bible calls us to be “wise as serpents, but gentle as doves”. That means God is asking us to be aware of issues like this so we can pray, help pass bills, and educate those around us on these issues.
Read MoreI’m certainly not promised marriage, no. But we serve a King who delights and specializes in seeming impossibilities. The Proverbs 31 woman is an excellent model in preparation for marriage!
Read MoreIf we are created to be different, we should jump at the new opportunities in front of us. However, we are not. Fear is what is stopping us; we would rather push someone else into something new, and we will stick with what we are comfortable with. We like the easy, comfy life, but following Jesus does not guarantee our life will be easy.
Read MoreHis obedience to the LORD will result in her obedience to the LORD and more fruit. Then, that will spill over into their home. The man’s act of obedience will bear fruit across his entire home.
Read MoreBiblical meditation is thinking deeply about God, His word, and His works- not emptying your mind but filling it with truth. We can make the definition simpler: slowing down, focusing your mind on God, and letting His Word shape your heart and life. This spiritual discipline leads to deeper faith, peace, and wisdom.
Read MoreWhether we are in the throes of melancholy or dealing with events on catastrophic levels, we are not alone. We can allow our brains to take the shape of our Creator’s thoughts toward us, to “take refuge in the shadow of [his] wings until the disaster has passed” (Psalms 57:1), knowing that “The Lord my God will enlighten my darkness” (Psalm 18:28; 2 Samuel 22:29).
Read MoreRecently I had the pleasure of studying the book of Titus with a group of women. These verses from Titus stood out in our study, we thought back on the women who have taught us in words and actions to live as Godly women.
Read MoreThese days we are not given many opportunities to practice contentment, but if you look around you will see examples. One of my favorite examples is cows. Maybe that is the country girl in me coming out, but honestly, next time you take a ride in the country take notice of the cows. They neither stress nor strive; they are CONTENT to chew their cud in the pasture they are in. They know the farmer will take care of EVERY need they have.
Read MoreThe reality is media was never meant to take the place of face to face coffee, church community, and the workplace. We were meant to live in REAL community - side by side, face to face. You can follow my journey on @alymarie1991 in person and see that I am intentional to have wonderful, vibrant real life relationships. Many of whom wouldn’t have happened without Tirzah.
Read MoreSeasons come and seasons go. People change, you do too. But God. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the midst of constant unknowns and uncertainties, it’s this. He is God. He’s never changed and He’s never lied. Age to age, He is the same. We can trust Him through the thick of the things we can’t control. And that is enough.
Read MoreIn every season, we have different things going on. There may be someone wanting to take you out, but when you’re following God’s will and His commands - He will rescue you. If He has a specific purpose for your life, He will remove all of your foes. When you follow the heart of God, you will even honor your foes - despite the way they’ve treated you.
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