Tag Archives: faith

Rejoice in Suffering? Ugh.

We also rejoice in our sufferings, because We know that suffering produces endurance; endurance, character, and character, hope.  And hope does not disappoint us, because God has been poured out into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given to us. ~ Romans 5: 4-5 It took me a long time to be […]

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Prayer Vigil Friday 11/25/11

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. ~ Colossians 2:6-7 Welcome to Prayer Vigil Friday I was doing some reading about prayer and came across an article […]

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It Is Well

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. ~ Psalm 143:8 This morning, I woke up and said a prayer of thanks for the love of my life and the […]

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It’s Prayer Vigil Friday! 11/11/11

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. ~ Thessalonians 5:11 Welcome to Prayer Vigil Friday! Another Friday is here. Another week has passed. Now is the perfect time to reflect back on your week. Now is the perfect time to reflect back on the lives of […]

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It’s Prayer Vigil Friday! 11/04/2011

Therefore encourage one another and edify one another, just as you are doing. ~1 Thessalonians 5:11 Welcome to Prayer Vigil Friday! I’ve spent some time reading through blog posts, status updates, tweets and messages trying to catch up with everyone’s lives over the past two months. A virtual baby shower. Physical and mental breaks from […]

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A Heartfelt Hello and Return to Two Week Worship

Hello my dear friends and readers. I’ve missed you all so much! I never intended to completely remove myself from the blogosphere for almost two months – but life has changed so much for me! I would like to sincerely thank every single one of you who have sent me emails, messages and prayers. I […]

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It’s Prayer Vigil Friday! 09/02/11

I read a fantastic devotional this morning on the Proverbs 31 Ministries website. This is a great site for women and I encourage you to check it out. I have been working on my Prayer Vigil Friday post and happened to get this devotional in my inbox. When I read it, I knew that I […]

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Lift It Up!

Gotta free hand? Lift it up! Higher! Gotta song on your mind? Sing it proud! Louder! Gotta praise in your heart? Shout it out! Stronger! Gotta light in your life? Let it shine! Brighter! Got some love in your arms? Reach ’em out! Farther! Gotta rhythm in your soul ? Move your feet! Faster! Got […]

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It’s Prayer Vigil Friday! 08/26/11

Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for His promises never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. ~ Lamentations 3:22-23 Welcome to Prayer Vigil Friday. This Prayer Vigil Friday is dedicated to those whose hearts are angry and whose faith is tried. One of the things I have […]

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Put ‘Em Up, Infertility

In a recent bible study, we were asked to come up with an analogy to describe our lives. For example, life is like a roller coaster – ups, downs, dizzying turns, etc. Initially, I had a hard time with this one. Everything sounded so cliched and forced. My family has always said if there wasn’t […]

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