There are many, many things that I hope to be and traits I strive for. The Bible points us to many, such as the fruit of the spirit in Galatians 5:22-23 (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control). There are a particular few that I feel especially called to as a police … Continue reading lord, let me be a police wife who…
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imperfect, but perfectly loved
Verses: Mark 2:15-17 says "While Jesus was having dinner at Levi’s house, many tax collectors and sinners were eating with him and his disciples, for there were many who followed him. When the teachers of the law who were Pharisees saw him eating with the sinners and tax collectors, they asked his disciples: “Why does … Continue reading imperfect, but perfectly loved
my power is made perfect in weakness
Verse: 2 Corinthians 12:9 says "But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." Devo: It might seem weird to highlight weakness when we talk about … Continue reading my power is made perfect in weakness
his mercies begin afresh each morning
Verses: Lamentations 3:22-23 says "The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning." Isaiah 65:17 says "See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind." Ezekial 36:26 says … Continue reading his mercies begin afresh each morning
love is patient {the love dare}
Verses: Ephesians 4:2 says "Be always humble, gentle, and patient. Show your love by being tolerant with one another." Proverbs 15:18 says "Hot tempers cause arguments, but patience brings peace." 1 Corinthians 13:4 says "Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud." Devo: Are you following along with Wives on … Continue reading love is patient {the love dare}
lifting heavy things
I feel like I need to start off my saying that I am, by NO means, a fitness expert. I’m pretty uncoordinated. I trip over myself a lot. When I run people look at my tangle of arms and legs and my red face and automatically assume that someone’s chasing me. But here’s the thing. … Continue reading lifting heavy things