Category Archives: Parenting
The More I Thought About It, The Hotter I Got! Psalm 39: 1-4
Today’s Scripture Reading: Psalms 39 through Psalms 41; Psalms 53, 55, 58 Do you talk to yourself? If you said, “yes” you’re in good company. King David did as well: I said to myself, “I will watch what I do … Continue reading
What’s Your Tagline? 1 Chronicles 23:14
Today’s Scripture Reading: 1 Chronicles 23:1 through 1 Chronicles 25:31 Wisegeek.com defines a tagline as “a slogan (short, attention-getting phrase) which succinctly, memorably, and descriptively sums up a company or product.” Taglineguru.com lists these as the top five taglines of … Continue reading
Posted in 2 Samuel, 2012 Journey, Becoming a Christ Follower, Christian Living, Family, leadership, Living a Life that reflects the Son, My story, Parenting, Prayer
Tagged Can we be coached by God?, I want to be a woman of God, What's your tagline?
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Lord, Have Mercy on Our Wayward Children–2 Samuel 18:5
Today’s Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 17: 15-29; Psalm 3; Psalm 63, 2 Samuel 18: 1 through 19:30 My heart breaks for King David. His son not his friend not a co-worker but his son—flesh of his flesh and blood of his … Continue reading
Posted in 2 Samuel, 2012 Journey, Depression, Divorce, Failure, Family, Forgiveness, leadership, Parenting, Patience, The Hurting World, Tough Times
Tagged Families, Lord have mercy on my child, Parenting teenagers, rebellious children, Wayward child
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Is It Satan or The Law of Sowing and Reaping? 2 Samuel 12:11-12
Today’s Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 12: 26-31; 1 Chronicles 20: 2-3; 2 Samuel 13: 1 through 14:33 In yesterday’s reading Nathan spoke for the Lord and confronted David of his sin of murdering Uriah and sleeping with Uriah’s wife. As … Continue reading
Posted in 2 Samuel, 2012 Journey, Believing God in the Hard Times, Failure, Finances, Forgiveness, Friendship, leadership, Obedience, Parenting, Sin
Tagged Are There Consequences to Sin?, Chronological Bible, Daily Devotion, David, Satan, sin, sowing and reaping
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My Name is Dianne and I’m a Controller–Numbers 22:18
Today’s Scripture Reading: Numbers 22:1-24:25 But Balaam responded to Balak’s messengers, “Even if Balak were to give me his palace filled with silver and gold, I would be powerless to do anything against the will of the Lord my God. —Numbers … Continue reading
It’s Too Hard–Joshua 17:16
Today’s Scripture Reading: Joshua 15:20-17:18 “It’s too hard, Nana.” “I can’t do it!” How many times have I heard one of my grandchildren say these words. Forget the kids, how many times have I said these words? “It’s too hard!” … Continue reading
Sometimes it’s God’s Fight and Sometimes it’s Yours
Today’s Scripture Reading: Joshua 12:7 through Joshua 15:19 I just love imagining God talking with Joshua and saying “Buddy, you’re getting old and there’s so much left to do, but don’t worry I’ll take care of it—you just relax; you … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Journey, Depression, Fear, Forgiveness, Joshua, My story, Parenting, Sin
Tagged Taking every thought captive, who's fight is it?
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God Qualifies Those He Calls
Today’s Scripture Reading: Joshua 3:1 through Joshua 6:27 Have you ever had to fill the shoes of a great leader? Maybe you just got a new job and everyone loved your predecessor. Or maybe you are a step-mom or step-dad … Continue reading
A Wholehearted Commitment–Deuteronomy 10:12
Today’s Scripture Reading: Deuteronomy 10:1 through Deuteronomy 12:32 The children of Israel had spent 40 years learning “what not to do.” They had suffered greatly because of their self-dependence and spiritual pride. In today’s reading Moses is calling Israel to exercise … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Journey, Commitment, Deuteronomy, Family, Giving Our Best to God, Goals, Parenting, speaking God's Words, The Promises of God, Word of God
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Advice For The Rejected–1 Samuel 8:4-8
Today’s Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 4:12-8:22 Rejection. We all know what it feels like, but for some of us rejection defines us. It’s the common thread in the tapestry of our lives. Our Heavenly Father understands: Finally, all the elders … Continue reading
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Tagged God was rejected, How to handle rejection, Rejection
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The Journey 