This is the faith phase where you are starting to feel confident about the basics of your faith and you’re looking for some concrete & practical ways to grow beyond the basics. This can mean anything from overcoming doubt to finding your “tribe” or faith community (and everything in between). Let’s go there together!
Is it against the law for me to do what I want with my money? Should you be angry because I'm kind? Matthew 20:15 NLT ___ Lately on my Facebook feed, I've seen news articles pop up about dangerous new games that are trending among middle school and high school...
I assure you, if you have faith and don't doubt, you can do things like this and much more. Matthew 21:21a NLT ___ You know what IcyHot is, right? In case you don't, it's a gel-based pain reliever you can buy pretty much anywhere. There are at least a dozen...
She replied, “That’s true, Lord, but even dogs are allowed to eat the scraps that fall beneath their masters’ table.” (Matthew 15:27 NLT) Conviction. Where's yours? What's it in? What do you believe so deeply, so surely in that it's as much a part of you as your...
"Listen! A Farmer went out to plant some seeds..." Matthew 13:3b NLT ___ One day it occurred to me that I have sons... sons that will be grown, independent men someday. ***DON'T WORRY!!! This is not a "parent's only" topic. It's more about the wisdom that hides in...
"Any kingdom at war with itself is doomed. A city or home divided against itself is doomed." Matthew 12:26b NLT ___ So I finally made it to the theater to go see Rogue One with my family. I told my husband afterwards that - had I never seen another Star Wars before...
Then Jesus was led out into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted there by the Devil. Matthew 4:1 NLT ___ The Devil shows up after Jesus had been alone fasting in the desert for 40 days and nights. He offers Jesus three temptations: Turn these stones into...
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Hebrews 4:15 NIV ___ Have you ever seen a Russian Nesting Doll? (Interesting sidenote: It's...
Have you ever been asked the ethics question: Would you steal bread to feed your starving family? Before I had a family, I was certain I wouldn't steal, even if my family were starving. Now I'm not so sure anymore. In fact, the more I think about it, the more I...
Rachel named him Naphtali, for she said, "I have had an intense struggle with my sister, and I am winning!" Genesis 30:8 NLT ___ About a month ago, I went with a small group to hear blogger give a talk on her latest book release. I had never heard of her or her...
Do as I say, and stay here in this land. If you do, I will be with you and bless you. I will give all this land to you and your descendants, just as I solemnly promised Abraham, your father. Genesis 26:3 NLT ___ Where does conflict sit with you? I'm mildly afraid...
