This is a continuation of our Esther bible study - Chapter 7. This is the eighth installment on a bible study series on the book of Esther. My prayer is that this study in God's word with a once a week post would be an encouragement to you in your parenting, motherhood, and marriage. May you see God's hand acting on behalf of Esther and may it provide fresh revelation as to how ... View Post
Ephesians 5:18 Worship together to improve your Marriage
I'm reading this great book titled "God Wild Marriage" by our Sr. Pastor, Steve Holt. He signed my copy and wrote, "Ephesians 5:18". Pastor Steve officiated our wedding and so anything he has to say about marriage is a blessing of wisdom to me. I had to look up the verse and I'd love to share what I found here. The NIV has a straightforward approach to the scripture, but I love how the AMP ... View Post
1 Peter 3 Marriage Advice for Women
This is the fourth installment on 1 Peter. Specifically verses: 1 Peter 3:1-4. Here Peter explains the relationship of wives and husbands. With great privilege (beauty that is of great worth to God) comes great responsibility (a willingness to serve and submit to our husbands). These verses are ripe with things a woman can do to cultivate inner beauty, but they can also seem daunting. Do not ... View Post
Wisdom and Discernment in Selecting a Spouse
This is written for all the single friends in my life whom I love with all my heart. If this offers any new insight or wisdom in selecting a spouse I would be eternally grateful. Prior to my new identity in Christ, if I had any expertise in dating it would be that I was a professional at finding the wrong man to date. My natural sinful flesh has a Florence Nightingale, or rescuer, mentality. ... View Post
Celebrating Marriage
We celebrated our five year anniversary this weekend (PTL!) Hard to believe it's been five years. It seems like yesterday in some ways, and then I look at our little ones and realize it has been a journey. These years are amazing in so many ways and we're so thankful to watch them grow. At the same time we look forward to the time when they can go on trips with us, or backpacking or hiking. ... View Post