Scripture: Luke 8: 8 Still other seed fell on good soil. It came up and yielded a crop, a hundred times more than was sown.” When he said this, he called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” Observation: When the seed fell on the good soil, good things happened and the…

Scripture: Luke 6: 12 One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. Observation: This was just before Jesus decided who his 12 closest disciples would be. He was intentional in setting aside a big block of time just for prayer and went out of…

If you’ve spent any time at all poking around MomsToolbox, you know how much I have come to love and trust in my daily SOAP devotionals. Knowing that, I am sure you can imagine how honored (and very excited!) I was when my sister-in-law, The Happy Housewife, invited me to guest post on her blog…

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13 He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. Observation: Admit your sins to God and make steps toward improvement and you will be met with mercy. Application: It’s one thing to say you’re sorry and keep making the same mistake. It’s another for your…

Scripture: Proverbs 13:3 He who guards his lips, guards his life but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin. Observation: Watch what you say, as there will be a consequence for what comes out of your mouth Application: Words can be powerful. I need to really think about what is coming out of my…

Scripture: Psalm 128:1 Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in his ways Observation: Good things will come to those who seek out the Lord’s will and follow it Application: This comes from Chapter 23 of The Power of a Praying Wife where we are praying for our husband’s walk. I know it…

Scripture: Psalm 121: 1-2 1I lift my eyes up to hills— Where does my help come from? 2My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth. Observation: God gives me strength. And he is mightily powerful! Application: Today I am participating in a 62-mile bicycle ride to raise money for and awareness…

Scripture: Psalm 40: 1-3 1I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2He lifted me out of the slimy pit, and out of  the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. 3He put a new song in my…