When someone asks you who you are, what do you say? Maybe you state your name, or your occupation. There are a lot of things that describe us and many roles that we carry. As police spouses we're especially embedded in the job our husband's have, because it's more than just a job. It's a calling, … Continue reading our identity: more than a police wife
Tag: proverbs 31 woman
special days are the days we make special
Verses: Matthew 18:20 says "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." James 4:8 says "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you." Devo: One of the first things that comes to mind when I think of police life is the crappy shift work-which, of course, … Continue reading special days are the days we make special
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
november book review {the proverbs 31 police wife}
Happy November! Can you believe 2018 is already almost over?! Once November hits I feel like the rest of the year just whizzes by. This month we're reviewing The Proverbs 31 Police Wife by Leah Everly. This book JUST came out a couple of weeks ago and I'm excited to share it with all of … Continue reading november book review {the proverbs 31 police wife}
those who hope in the lord will renew their strength
Verses: Matthew 11:28-30 says “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, … Continue reading those who hope in the lord will renew their strength
speaking truths over our officers
Last week we talked about the importance of proclaiming truth over our homes. God's word is powerful! It has meaning. We also can proclaim truths over our officers. I have always prayed for my officer (even when we were kids), but since he has become a part of this blue life my prayers have shifted … Continue reading speaking truths over our officers
october app review {first 5}
Happy happy October, everyone! This month we're doing a little something different-instead of reviewing a book, we're sharing an app! I know, I know-definitely different, but it is a devotional app, so I thought that it was perfect timing to share! I've mentioned the First 5 App several times on this blog and in my Instagram … Continue reading october app review {first 5}
no longer two but one
Verse: Matthew 19:6 says "Since they are no longer two but one, let no one split apart what God has joined together.” + Mark 10:9 + Ecclesiastes 4:9 Devo: My officer and I just got back from a fun weekend away at the shore, and I'm glowing with happiness after all of that extra time … Continue reading no longer two but one
come as you are + fall into his arms
Verses: Psalm 139:13-14 says "For you created my inmost being, you stitched me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your words are wonderful, I know that full well." Romans 8:39 says "Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate … Continue reading come as you are + fall into his arms
praise the lord who trains my hands for war + my fingers for battle
Verses: Psalm 144:1-2 says "Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me." Psalm 18:2 says "The Lord is my rock, my … Continue reading praise the lord who trains my hands for war + my fingers for battle