Six Psalms of Hope

Six Psalms of Hope One of my favorite verses is in Psalm 42. A few years ago I spent the full year in the book of Psalms. I read the verses over and over again. After I had read through the book several times I dicicd to park on a few of my favorite psalms. It turned out most of the chapters I decided to focus on where all about one thing: HOPE. In a world full of bad news,…

Why You Need a Jesus-Mentor

Why You Need a Jesus-Mentor  Ana was from Mexico and had three little girls. After attending church with us for awhile my mom asked her if she would teach me Spanish for my high school credit. I was homeschooled and my mom was trying to get all of the required credit for me to graduate. She agreed. So every week we would meet at her small kitchen table for two hours while my mom watched her little girls in the…

How to Have Rest This Christmas

My goal each night is to go to bed early. Never happens. Especially during the Christmas season. The to-do list never ends and I just want to get it all done. If I don’t, who will? Presents need wrapped. Gifts bought. (Ordered online, let’s be honest) House decorated. Cookies baked. Chex mix made. Have I mentioned I’m a control-freak, perfectionist? I don’t think I have time to rest when so much needs to be done CORRECTLY. So there is no time…

Free Prayer Prompts for the Weary Heart

Free Prayer Prompts for the Weary Heart {This was taken from my devotional from the Thrive Moms App called “Hush.” Download the FREE app and get the rest of devotional for FREE here.} Isaiah the prophet was in the middle of telling the nation of Israel: judgment was coming. No one likes to hear God is unhappy with us. In the midst of God’s judgment, He also offered His people peace. Battles, wars, and heartache will always be a part…