Category: Bible Study

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…

Scriptures: Proverbs 15:13 A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit. and Proverbs 25: 24 Better to live on a corner of the roof than share a house with a quarrelsome wife. Observation: Your attitude can determine your outlook and state of your heart. And what husband wants to live with…

Scripture: Matthew 5:37 Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. Observation: Just give your true answer to commitments and then follow through. No explanation or promises are necessary. Application: Today’s verse is not inspired by The Power of  Praying Wife. It has just been…

Scripture: Proverbs 28:27 He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses Observation: Giving to the poor will not cause you to go without your needs. However ignoring those in need will cause trouble for you. Application: This is not from The Power of…

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:13-14 13Fear the Lord your God, serve him only and take your oaths in his name. 14Do not follow other gods, the gods of the peoples around you; 15for the Lord your God, who is among you, is a jealous God and his anger will burn against you, and he will destroy you…