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Whatsoever Things Part 3
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things (Philippians 4:8).” Whatsoever Things are Pure “Purity” is a beautiful word. It conjures up the image of white, unsullied snow; of sparkling, clear water; of a snowdrop against a background of brown mud–something clean and undefiled, both inside and outside. We live in a world that is full of impurity in many forms. It assaults our ears, eyes, and mind constantly. Yet, within every believer lives the…
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Inspiration for Your Week #8
Good morning, friends! I’m excited because this week my correspondence Bible classes start. I so enjoyed learning more from God’s word last semester, and I’m happy to be taking the classes full-time this spring. In preparation for one of the classes, I was reading 2 Corinthians 1 and I found a sweet reminder from the Lord that He is completely trustworthy. For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timotheus, was not yea and nay, but in him was yea. For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of…
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Whatsoever Things Part 2
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things (Philippians 4:8). Whatsoever Things are Honest “Marked by or displaying integrity; upright.” Worthy of honor. As we go through this list, I hope that we will be thinking about a higher standard for our thoughts. We want our lives, our words, our actions to match what God’s standard is. But all of that starts in our thoughts. The battle is real, intense, and sometimes very difficult. Sometimes…
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Things God Has Taught Me Through Health Struggles
I don’t often start a post off by saying why I’m writing it, but because this is a bit different than anything else I’ve ever written, I think I will this time. First off, I’m not writing this post for sympathy. Everyone has different struggles and trials they deal with and I know that there are many who have much more difficult things in their life than I do. I am writing this post in hopes of encouraging other young women who deal with frustrating health issues on a regular basis. (So, if you know anyone who might be encouraged by this, then please feel free to pass the link…
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Inspiration for Your Week #7
Hello friends! I hope you are all doing well and enjoying your January! Mine has been pretty low-key so far, which is fine with me. Teaching piano lessons, violin, and just the day-to-day activities that go on. After a crazy December, it’s been nice to have a slower pace this month. Today’s quote is on a verse that we are all probably familiar with, and a verse that we may even tend to view as cliche. But the truth it contains is so precious. What is the difficulty, the trial, the frustration in your life that you didn’t want and can’t understand? Trust that your loving Father will work it…
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Hymn History: The Sands of Time
“When ye are come to the other side of the water, and have set down your foot on the shore of glorious eternity, and look back again to the waters and to your wearisome journey, and shall see in that clear glass of endless glory, nearer to the bottom of God’s wisdom, ye shall then be forced to say, ‘If God had done otherwise with me than He hath done, I had never come to the enjoyment of this crown of glory.'” –Samuel Rutherford The elderly man drew a feeble breath and looked directly at his visitor. ” Well, what did the kings emissaries want?” “They’ve summoned you to appear…
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Onion-Crusted Chicken
with air-fryer baked potatoes Tender, juicy chicken with a crispy covering of French fried onions–this is a family favorite! It’s so flavorful and–best of all–it is very quick and easy to make, so this recipe is ideal for a busy weeknight dinner. And my absolute favorite way to do baked potatoes (which pair really well with this meal) is in the air fryer. They come out perfectly crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Alright, on to the details! Onion-Crusted Chicken 3 or 4 chicken breasts, thawed, cut into 10-12 tenders 3/4 c. mayonnaise 1 6 oz. can (plus another 1/2 6 oz. can) french fried…
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Inspiration for Your Week #6
Good morning friends, and happy Monday! 😊 I think it’s safe to say that we all want to be successful in our lives. I wonder, though, how we define success? God’s definitions can be so different from ours. While we might naturally consider success to be a comfortable home, a good job, and a wonderful family, it is quite possible to have none of those things and still be successful in God’s eyes. True success will last for eternity! When I read this quote, I thought about missionaries who have labored for years and have only a very small result to show for it. Although the world and even some…
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Blessed to Be a Blessing
This year I decided to read through the Old Testament while I finish studying Philippians. I haven’t spent much time in the Old Testament recently, so it’s been great to read the familiar Bible stories and get new looks into the truths they contain. Right now, I’m in the story of Abraham. What a unique life he had! And what a lot of faith there is in his story. Truly, he got to see God do great things with and through him. However, what God did for Abraham wasn’t only for Abraham, or even the nation of Israel. God blessed Abraham so that Abraham could be a blessing. “And I…
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Whatsoever Things Part 1
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things (Philippians 4:8).” Your thoughts make or break you, because “as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.” We win or lose the battle between flesh and spirit in our mind. Yet, as any believer knows, the battle is not an easy one. The voices of this world are constant–and defiling. The flesh has a way of thinking that is in complete opposition to the word of…
