When my children were babies, I used to rock them and sing Jesus Loves Me, Jesus Loves the Little Children and There’s Just Something About that Name…in that order. That final song was not only soothing to my babies but to me as well and so I would find myself singing it over and over and over. Sometimes I fell asleep in the rocking chair with my baby in my arms, humming that song. If you have never heard it before (it’s an oldie) here’s the lyrics: Jesus, Jesus, Jesus; there’s just something about that name. Master, Savior, Jesus, like the […]
Read MoreHolding On To Your Faith in the Midst of Doubts
Doubt is the unique problem of a believer. We have to believe in something, in order to doubt it. So usually in the New Testament when it focuses on doubt, it is referencing believers. Within the context of faith, doubt may arise when our burdens feel too heavy to lift. Doubt may arise when expectations go unmet or when there seems to be no answer to a challenging situation. Doubt may arise when we feel lonely, rejected or depressed or when we face struggle after struggle, with no end in sight. Doubt may arise when we are walking with […]
Read MoreGood Morning Girls Resources {John 16-21}
Welcome back to Week 4 in the Book of John. This study is going by SO quickly! I’m sad it’s almost over. Did you miss last week’s video? Here it is again! This week’s resources include the final chapter in the book of John – chapter 21. That will be next Monday’s reading. If you are new here – jump in with our reading this week and catch up on the weekends. All are welcome to join anytime – there are no enrollments or sign-ups! This Week’s Bible Reading Plan: (Facebook Leaders: You can use this as your Facebook Header […]
Read More3 Things We Must Remove From Our Lives In Order to Have Deeper Intimacy With God
Do you wish you had deeper intimacy with God? Do you wish you could clearly hear God’s voice? Is your daily to-do list keeping you from time in the Word? Are you sometimes embarrassed of how much you love Jesus and afraid to let others see that deep affection? Then this video is for you! Join me as we look at Mary and Martha, from John chapter 12, and discuss the 3 things that we must remove from our lives, in order to have deeper intimacy with God. {If you are reading this in an email or feed – click […]
Read MoreGood Morning Girls Resources {John 11-15}
Welcome back to Week 3 in the Book of John! This week we will cross the half way point of our reading. Up until this point, we have been moving quickly through the life of Jesus but we are about to slow down. Chapters 12 through 21 all happened within a one week period culminating in Jesus’ death and resurrection. This is going to be SO good! Keep on going!!! If you missed week 1’s wrap up – it is here and if you missed week 2’s wrap up – it is here. On Week 1, I posted a background video to the book […]
Read MoreHow to Listen to the Voice of God
Today we are going to take a closer look at John chapter 10. This is a familiar and fundamental chapter – but it is also deep and profound. Let’s dig in together! Jesus said: The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. (John 10:3-4) Jesus said of His sheep: They hear his voice (v3) They know his voice (v4) They listen to his voice (v16) In the book of John, […]
Read MoreGood Morning Girls Resources {John 6-10}
Welcome back to Week 2 in the Book of John. I have LOVED reading all of your reflections from your daily reading out on Instagram and Facebook. If you missed those discussions – I hope you will join us this week! They have been wonderful!!! Here’s the link to last week’s posts in case you missed any of them: Intro and Resources for John 1-5 Overcoming the Shame of Broken Relationships – based on our reading in John 4 and the Woman at the Well If you are looking for guidance in the color coding and daily insight into the reading – please visit […]
Read MoreOvercoming the Shame of Broken Relationships
Shame causes us to hide. Shame began in the Garden of Eden. After Adam and Eve sinned —they hid from God. They went from feeling safe and secure to feeling over exposed and so they hid. Shame is an unpleasant self-conscious emotion typically associated with a negative evaluation of the self, withdrawal motivations, and feelings of distress, exposure, mistrust, powerlessness, and worthlessness. (Wikipeidia) In today’s video, I share about a time in my life when I did some “hiding”. It was only after I uploaded the video to youtube – that I realized I left out an important detail. So please […]
Read MoreIt’s Time to Begin! {Intro and Resources for John 1-5}
Cue the Confetti! It’s time to begin!!! I am so excited to begin the Book of John with you! {If you don’t have your Journal yet – it’s available on Amazon for just $8.09.} Let’s Dive In & Take a Look at the Background of John John is the fourth gospel and it is unlike the previous three gospels. It is unique! – Matthew, Mark and Luke focus on what Jesus taught and did but the book of John focuses on who Jesus is. – While the book of Luke shows Jesus in his humanity as the “Son of Man,” the book of John shows […]
Read MoreGood Morning Girls Resources for the book of John
Happy New Year! I’m so glad you are here! We are about to begin our study through the book of John and EVERYTHING you need to get started is below – so keep on scrolling down. There is a lot of information below but the most important part is where you leave a comment and let us know where you are joining us from and if you have an open GMG group – please leave your link. If you are new here, Good Morning Girls is an accountability group for reading God’s Word. I am here to serve you and […]
Read MoreIntroducing the Book of John
In case you missed the first announcement – here is our next Bible Study!!! We begin Monday, January 14th in the Book of John! If you are looking to join an open Good Morning Girls group or to start your own – please watch for more details regarding this coming in my next blog post. Until then… The John Journal is available exclusively on Amazon! Order it now to receive it in time for the start of our study. We also have a Good Morning Guys John Journal for your sons ages 10 and up. Both journals have an identical interior. Inside the journals […]
Read MoreIntroducing the New Winter 2019 Bible Study
Cue the confetti!!! It’s time to announce the NEW Winter 2019 Bible Study! Drum roll please… It’s the book of John! I can’t think of a better way to start out the new year than drawing closer to Jesus – our Savior – through the study of one of the most beloved books of the Bible – the Gospel of John! We will read one chapter a day, through the book of John together. This study begins onMonday, January 14th. The optional John Journal is available NOWexclusively on Amazon! Inside the journal you will find: *An Introduction to the book of […]
Read MoreWhen You Wonder…Where Is Your Happy Ending?
Today we complete our study through the book of Ruth! This is one of my favorite studies I’ve done with you – so thank you so much for joining me on this journey!!! If you missed any part of this study – all of the free resources and videos will remain available on this page —-> HERE. Now it’s time for the final video. I love happy endings but if life is hard and your future is unsure…you may be wondering…where is YOUR happy ending? Don’t miss this video! It’s the entire point of the book of Ruth! {if you […]
Read MoreGood Morning Girls Resources {Ruth: Week 5}
This is it! Our final week in the book of Ruth. This is an EXCITING week as it all comes together! Boaz is a picture of Jesus in this beautiful love story and we are going to see how Amazing God’s love is for us! So enjoy your study – it’s not an easy one this week and at times it’s a little technical – but if you do the hard working of digging into the deeper meaning of this love story – I know you will be blessed and filled with hope! If you do not have the study […]
Read MoreAre You A Worrier?
Are you a worrier? Do you torment yourself with disturbing thoughts? The word “worry” means to allow one’s mind to dwell on difficulty or troubles. If you are a worrier or if you know someone like this – then this video is for you! Join me as we discuss the topic of worry and how it relates to Ruth. {If you are reading this in an email or feed – click here to view the video} I saw this quote recently on Facebook that said: Worry is a conversation you have with yourself about things you cannot change. Prayer is […]
Read MoreComing Soon!
Coming this November – the 9th Annual “Making Your Home a Haven Challenge” is back! It’s a new year and it’s time for a new edition! Some of you may remember that last year – we mixed the Bible Study titled – Rest and Release – with the challenges. So this year, we are going to continue going deeper in our walk with the Lord, as we practice 4 Spiritual Disciplines. I will announce the weekly schedule once we complete our study through the book of Ruth. But for those who are returning and remember how this works – you […]
Read MoreGood Morning Girls Resources {Ruth: Week 4}
Welcome back to Week 4 in the Book of Ruth! For those who have the study guide, this weeks study is a little more work than the previous weeks –so be sure to leave at least 20 minutes a day to complete your study. Do you wonder what’s coming next? Check back here on the blog this Wednesday for that announcement. If you are new here – jump in with our reading this week and catch up on the weekends. If you started late – no worries. All of the resources and videos will remain available on the blog after we […]
Read MoreFinding Comfort
In last week’s video, I challenged us to get uncomfortable and live outside of our comfort zone. This week I want to go the opposite way and talk about — Finding Comfort. Life is just plain hard for all of us and we all need comfort sometimes. What comforts you? Maybe a bowl of ice cream, chicken noodle soup, a bubble bath and a cozy soft blanket or maybe it’s a long talk with a friend that ends with a hug. Just this past week I made one of my favorite comfort foods – Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese. Well, today […]
Read MoreGood Morning Girls Resources {Ruth: Week 3}
Welcome back to Week 3 in the Book of Ruth! I’m so glad you are back! If you missed week 1’s wrap up video – it is here and if you missed week 2’s wrap up video – it is here. {If you don’t have your Ruth In-depth Workbook yet – it’s still available on Amazon at a discounted price.} If you are new here – jump in with our reading this week and catch up on the weekends. All are welcome to join anytime – there are no enrollments or sign-ups! This Week’s Bible Reading Plan: (Facebook Leaders: You can use this as your Facebook Header this […]
Read MoreOne Key to Living Well
There are many keys to living well. Back in 2008, when this blog began, I named it Women Living Well because I believe that women will live well –when they are drinking from the living well — the living words of God. So one key to living well is to love God and be in His Word! But today – I’m talking about another key to living well – and it’s based on our reading in Ruth chapter 1. So come join me on this short video to find out another key to living well! {If you are reading this in […]
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