Verses: 1 Thessalonians 5:22 says "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing." + Proverbs 27:17 says "Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." Devo: Lately I've been blown away by the people God has put in my life through this little blog I started months ago with … Continue reading encourage one another + build each other up
Tag: bulletproof marriage
i will see the goodness of the lord in the land of the living
Verses: Psalm 61:2 says "When my heart is overwhelmed, lead me to the rock that is higher than I." + Psalm 27:13 says "I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living." Devo: Life can be overwhelming. Especially lately. I don't know about yall, but it … Continue reading i will see the goodness of the lord in the land of the living
book review {emotional survival for law enforcement: a guide for officers and their families}
The other day a friend reminded me about the book "Emotional survival for law enforcement: A guide for officers and their families" by Dr. Kevin Gilmartin. She had asked if I read it, and I told her yes-my husband got a copy when he was at academy. Fast forward to this year when I pulled … Continue reading book review {emotional survival for law enforcement: a guide for officers and their families}
serve one another humbly in love
Verses: Galatians 5:13 says "You were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge in the flesh, rather, serve one another humbly in love." Mark 10:45 says "For even the son of man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for … Continue reading serve one another humbly in love
Stress + Coping
We all know stress is bad, right? But do we really grasp HOW bad it is for us? Our culture seems to place a weird value on stress. The more tasks we’ve taken on, the more packed our schedules are, the more jobs we’re working, the more problems we’re coping with-the better. Unfortunately, our society … Continue reading Stress + Coping
electronics + an intentional marriage
I love my phone. I enjoy scrolling through Instagram and Facebook and I like playing occasional games. I reminisce often through my photos, check our bank accounts, send emails, and double check my schedule (thank you, Google calendar). Our digital world makes it easy for us to stay in touch with people and to keep … Continue reading electronics + an intentional marriage
putting on the armor of god
Verse: Ephesians 6:10-17 says "A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen … Continue reading putting on the armor of god