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The Joy of the Lord

Nehemiah 8:10 is one of my favorite Bible verses. The joy of the Lord is your strength- Nehemiah 8:10 It's a great verse to study, memorize and personalize. Of course, as with all scripture, it is best to read the entire chapter or more to understand the verse in context. The Joy of the Lord… Continue reading The Joy of the Lord

Book Reviews

The Kitchen Healer Book Review

Book           The Kitchen Healer  Author        Jules Blaine Davis I started reading this book expecting to find recipes and information on the natural healing that can be found in eating good food. However, it is actually a cookbook, self-help book, memoir, kitchen decor, and motivational book. The Kitchen Healer… Continue reading The Kitchen Healer Book Review

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Corrie ten Boom and the Holy Spirit

"Trying to do the Lord's work in your own strength is the most confusing, exhausting, and tedious of all work but when you are filled with the Holy Spirit, then the ministry of Jesus just flows out of you." Corrie ten Boom  This is one of my favorite Corrie ten Boom quotes.It is short and… Continue reading Corrie ten Boom and the Holy Spirit

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Summer

Today is officially the first day of Summer 2022. There are so many things to enjoy about the Season. My favorite part of Summer is the gardens. I enjoy the little garden in my own yard and visiting other gardens of all types and sizes.  Then God said, “Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb… Continue reading Summer

Bible, Book Reviews

Spurgeon And The Psalms

Book           Spurgeon And The PsalmsPublisher    Thomas Nelson Spurgeon And The Psalms NKJV is a new Psalter that includes all 150 Psalms with devotional thoughts from Charles Spurgeon. Each Psalm is preceded by an excerpt from Charles Spurgeon's The Treasury of David. NKJV translationPoetic-style single column Generous space for notesSatin ribbon to use as… Continue reading Spurgeon And The Psalms

Book Reviews

When The Meadow Blooms

Book           When The Meadow BloomsAuthor        Ann H. GabhartPublisher    RevellRose Meadows becomes a widow when she loses her husband during the 1918 flu epidemic. She works as a milliner until she is diagnosed with tuberculosis. There is no other choice but to leave her two daughters, Calla and… Continue reading When The Meadow Blooms

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The Secret Place

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.  I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust." - Psalm 91:1-2 NKJV There are a number of different ways to describe the abiding life. In Psalm 91… Continue reading The Secret Place

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Psalm 25

Who is joining me in reading the Psalms this month?See my recent post - Psalms 30 Day Reading PlanUsing the 30-day plan is an easy way to keep the Psalms in your daily life. I am using the pretty bookmarks in my Bible. If I miss a day or more, I just read the Psalms… Continue reading Psalm 25

Bible Reading Plans

Psalms 30 Day Reading Plan

Do you have a daily Bible reading plan? Does the plan include a portion from Psalms each day?If not, you might want to consider supplementing your current daily Bible reading with the Psalms. The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnbook of the Bible.Why read Psalms each day?I had this question a few months ago.… Continue reading Psalms 30 Day Reading Plan

Book Reviews

Refresh Your Prayers

Book Review for: Refresh Your Prayers Uncommon Devotions to Restore Power and PraiseAuthor: Lori HatcherPublisher: Our Daily Bread Publishing This book really surprised me in a great way!I thought I was going to read through the 60-day devotional in a few days and write a review.But that's not what happened.Reading the very first devotion, Prayer… Continue reading Refresh Your Prayers