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High Adventures at Sea
But the disciples, who were now in the middle of the lake, ran into trouble, for their boat was tossed about by the high winds and heavy seas. At about four o’clock in the morning, Jesus came to them, walking on the waves! When the disciples saw him walking on top of the water, they were terrified and screamed, “A ghost!” Then Jesus said, “Be brave and don’t be afraid. I am here!” Peter shouted out, “Lord, if it’s really you, then have me join you on the water!” “Come and join me,” Jesus replied. Matthew 14:24-29 The massive rock rose very high above us as our boat approached the swimming cove.…
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In a Den of Lions
“Issue a decree that every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. For he is the living God and he endures forever, his Kingdom will not be destroyed, his dominion will never end. He rescues, and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.” Daniel 6:26-27 Did you grow up reading the Little Golden Books? That was how I learned my Bible stories. I remember shopping with my mom and seeing a big kiosk filled with the Golden Books. Mom usually let me get one but choosing just one was the…
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How To Make A Bible Study Journal
The Bible Study Journal Pretty printable Bible Study journal for your spiritual growth to help you get organized and record your Bible study, sermons you hear, memorization verses, and any other notes. This printable contains 10 printable pages. It includes:* Journal cover* Memorize scripture page* Sermon notes* Bible study notes lined page* Three bookmarks* Word Study page* 20 amazing words to study* Scripture framable* Fun Coffee and Jesus framable* And more Because this is a printable journal, you can print the pages out over and over each time you need more pages. HOW TO USE THESE DIGITAL PAGES: * print out the pages and use in a ring binder* print…
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Ressurection Eggs for Adults
Today’s devotion looks different because I wanted it to be an interactive event we can use throughout this week leading up to Easter. Resurrection Eggs for Adults Did you ever do the Resurrection Eggs with your children? Our family had a set of these eggs, and it was such a powerful visual to the story of Easter. I wanted to give us something visual to use during this Easter season. So, I created Ressurection Eggs for adults. There are no actual eggs involved (unless you want there to be), but a journey through Jesus’ last week on earth, as told through the Gospels. Make sure to grab your free resource…
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20 SCRIPTURES TO PRAY TO STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is observed every year on January 11. This observances was started in 2011 by Presidential Proclamation of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. In 2011 President Barack Obama issued a Presidential Proclamation, designating each January to be National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The anniversary of this proclamation became known as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Slavery was officially abolished in the USA by the Thirteenth Amendment in December 1865 however sadly human trafficking is growing at an alarming rate and despite the USA being a first world country, human trafficking has become a lucrative business for some members of our society. Today…
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The Wonders of His Love – 10 Bible Verses that Inspired Christmas Carols
The First Noel/Away in the Manger … and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. Luke 2:7 Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 Joy to the World Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy. Psalm 96:11-12…
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So Very Thankful, Incredibly Grateful, and Unbelievably Blessed
Our gratitude is a blessing of praise to the Lord. Join me this month to take the time to express our thanks to the Lord who has blessed us in every aspect of our lives. Here are 30 gratitude prompts to start you off. (Free printable at the bottom of this post) Thank you, Jesus, for my life Favorite emotion Your favorite book The best gift you ever received Name a basic need that has been met Where did you see God today? Your favorite season Something you love about your spouse or best friend Best meal you have ever served A family tradition Forgiveness What are you grateful for…
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A Harvest of Generosity – 10 Bible Verses about Harvest
Wanting instant results, wishing the changes would be recognizable now, feeling like the effort is greater than the results; these are the thoughts swirling around my mind as I am dieting. Today, I am focusing on Bible verses about the harvest. Learning such things as being patient with the timing of things. Developing an attitude of hope as I trust God will not waste my efforts. Looking at the process of a harvest from the start encourages me to stay the course. Knowing that planting seeds and waiting on God to bring the rain and sun is part of the process, calms my impatience. Today we are going to look…
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10 Verses on Hope
Have the people around you, your life circumstances, or world events caused you to lose hope? If there is anything we need more of, it is hope. But hope doesn’t come from anything we can see, touch, or taste in this world. Hope comes from God. By meditating on one of these ten verses from the old and new testament, you will connect to the source of all hope. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. – Romans 15:13 And the God of all grace, who called you to his…
