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The Inconvenience
Hello dear readers. It’s good to be back with you. It’s been a while since I have shared my heart with you all. A fairly large project has been taking a good chunk of my time recently and for that I apologize. This week I would like to take you into a child’s perspective. Our…
Circle of Responsibility
Dear Parents, Remember as you drop off your child to their first day of school, they are not alone. Their teacher is welcoming more than 20 students into the classroom. Remember to extend grace to your child’s teachers and seek to build a real connection with them. By supporting the teacher’s classroom guidelines,…
Reframing Part II
Built on the Rock Matthew 7:24 “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: 25. and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it…
In the Wrestling…
I’m a Jacob. I’d love to be an Esther, or a Joshua, or a Hannah, or a David. I want to see a stronger reflection of Paul or Timothy or Mary or Zipporah or Deborah in my life. But, in truth, more often than not, I’m a Jacob. Why Jacob? Because I’m not very good…
The Prayer Spot
I always loved the start of the school year when I could get organized without the clutter of student work. For me it felt like a clean slate. A well organized and decorated classroom can go a long way with helping create a good learning environment. Most of us pin hundreds of ideas on Pinterest,…
Time to Lock Arms
One year while on vacation at the beach, I saw a long line of random people walking into the water, side by side arms locked. Curious, I asked, “What are they doing?” Silently I watched as the wall of bodies plowed through the waves crashing into them. With no reply I determined they were a…
God’s Steadfast Love: A Testimony
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.“The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” Lamentations 3:22-24 ESV I’ve always thought it was a little strange that one of the verses I find most encouraging in the Bible comes from a book…
We Will Not Hide It…
Hi, friend! I just wanted to take a moment and boast of our mighty God. I know I shared earlier this year that God has pressed the Book of Psalms into my heart, and at the time, I thought it was for teaching through writing. Lately, though, I’ve come to realize that the emphasis on…
Reframing
A Matter of Fact, or Mindset One Christmas, my mom gave me a picture to go in my kitchen. I had told her that I wanted something that had an organ red in it to pop with the apple green in my kitchen. My mom then in turn found this picture of the Eiffel Tower.…
I Survived
School’s out for summer! School’s out forever? Hello Fruitful Educators. Are you excited for summer and a much-needed break? I absolutely love summer and all that comes with it, freedom from the bells, warm weather, and vacations. Oh, and sleeping in. Let’s not forget about sleeping. The end of my first year I was only…
What’s in Your Bag?
Sometimes the battles we face consume us to the extent that we neglect to see the battles our kids might be facing. As adults it would seem that our life’s trials are more important than our student’s. We are the ones who have all the responsibilities after all, bills, family, career, deadlines to name a…
Big News!
As I work to launch our church’s Early Learning Center, I’ve been reflecting on how this new ministry connects to what I felt so sure God was calling me to do last year – WRITE – especially as I seem to have little time for writing these days. Reflecting on the past two years, I’ve…
On a ROLL
Oh, Humanity! Hello, Fruitful Educators! Today, I am not just addressing our teachers, but our parents as well. Parents, this one is dedicated to you. We invite you to join our table as we discuss our children. This blog will be one of my most embarrassing thus far. You should consider yourselves privileged to be…
My Voice
My voice may not reach across the vast expanse of the sea. Or climb the highest mountain peak. It may not extend to the lowest valley, Or even across the street through the alley It may not be heard by the masses, Or the multitudes. But this one thing I know, That whether I speak…
My “Kids”
Glorified Babysitters? It has been said, “We are just glorified babysitters,” in reference to being a teacher. This statement has been used to describe the state of education and quite honestly, it feels to be true at times. But there is one teacher specifically who has defied the foundation of this statement. Anita Jarrett possesses…
Where God guides…
Hi, friends! Since taking on the opening of my church’s Early Learning Center, I haven’t taken much time to post anything, but I’m hoping to get a better handle on balancing writing and working soon. Keep an eye out for more posts than the past several weeks have brought. Today, I want to share a…
The Prayer Spot
I always loved the start of the school year when I could get organized without the clutter of student work. For me it felt like a clean slate. A well organized and decorated classroom can go a long way with helping create a good learning environment. Most of us pin hundreds of ideas on Pinterest,…
Warring Hearts Page
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/kwGFg57zEw4QYjSm/?mibextid=oFDknk Follow us on Facebook for live interviews, articles and more! Share our Fruitful Educator page and Warring Hearts page with your educator friends. All hands are needed in this battle we are in. Teachers need our encouragement and support. The battles our children face require every hand and heart to be engage! We are…
Warring Hearts is going LIVE
https://www.facebook.com/reel/6661052867331631 I will be hosting a LIVE interview on my educator page Warring Hearts with Nila Thompson, advocat and voice for young girl. This is a 16 year old girl who is fighting battles that adults are afraid to face. Be sure to join us at 6:00 pm. Friday May 10th on my fb page.…
Sleepless Teacher
It’s been two weeks. Two weeks since I slept through the night. I come home, fall asleep on the couch and then wake up in time for bed only to be laying wide awake. I will then resort to the couch. Mike comes to check on me and suggests I take the day off. After…
The Principal Thing
A matter of “principal” Sometimes we get so caught up in our world, our classroom, our family, our lives, that we forget to see others around us. This couldn’t be truer for myself especially. The busier I get the more dominate my tunnel vision becomes. An example of this was during training for my 3-month…
The Small Things
All in a Days Work… One of the dreaded duties of the teacher is the lunch duty. While it’s something that needs to be done, it’s not always the family favorite. It’s loud, crowded, and oh yeah LOUD! Kids take this lunch time and free socialization seriously. What table you sit at determines everything. At a…
The Grammar Preacher
“Grammar Ninja” Teaching English in Appalachia can be quite a challenge, specifically in the category of grammar. Growing up hearing things like: “I seen,” instead of “I saw,” or “We was,” instead of “We were,” is an impossibility to unhear when your ear has been trained to it. It is an impenetrable wall of generations…
Behold the Lamb!
Long before the birth of Christ, the prophet Isaiah told of His coming. Isaiah shared: “The Son of God came to earth to carry man’s sorrows, but was misunderstood and rejected. Yet despite man’s wayward nature, He took the beating and the nails that should have been ours; He gave His life that mankind might…
A Red Carpet Affair
The Worth of Child My 6th year of teaching has been one of my favorite years of my teaching career. I started the year in a new county and a new school. During our beginning of the year staff meeting, principal Kristina Frame began to go through our morning routine and procedures for the first…
A Heart That Is Wise
Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23 As we continue to examine God’s faithful care for and transformation of our hearts, I can’t help but think about how God isn’t the only one interested in our hearts. Sweet friend, the enemy is just as interested in the…
Game Face
The Journey continues… Looking back on my first year of teaching, it was the greatest learning experience of my young life. I was a naïve girl with lofty dreams of saving the world. A recent graduate from Fairmont State, I moved to a very rural area. I didn’t know the town of Cowen existed and…
Happy Easter Friends!
In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!” Luke 24:5-6a Hallelujah! We serve a Risen Savior! I can only imagine the confusion and fear that Jesus’ friends and…
Good Friday Didn’t Feel So Good
And he strictly charged and commanded them to tell this to no one, saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.” And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily…
The Small Things
All in a Days Work… One of the dreaded duties of the teacher is the lunch duty. While it’s something that needs to be done, it’s not always the family favorite. It’s loud, crowded, and oh yeah LOUD! Kids take this lunch time and free socialization seriously. What table you sit at determines everything. At a…
This is the Day
This is the day the Lord has made;let’s rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 CSB The night Jesus and His disciples celebrated Passover, a night we know as “The Last Supper”, Jewish tradition tells us that they would have sung Psalm 118 as part of their remembrance of God’s faithful love to His people. That…
Holy Monday
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 “I stand amazed in the presence of Jesus the Narazene, and wonder how He could love me, a sinner, condemned, unclean.” Some songs I just can’t shake. That old hymn above is one of…
The Foreman Effect
Like Ripples in a Pond When working with middle schoolers, it can feel like nothing you do matters or has any effect at all. “Homework? What homework?” “Test? What test? When did you say we had a test?” “Nouns? When did we learn about nouns?” So much of what we say and what we teach…
The Power to Demolish Strongholds
For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take…
Psalm 107: Speaking Out
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out! Tell others he has redeemed you from your enemies. For he has gathered the exiles from many lands, from east and west, from north and south.” Psalm 107:1-3 (NLT) Given the name…
Warring Hearts
I’ve always said that if teachers were to write all their stories down and publish them, they would be rich. Of all the things I’ve seen and heard and all the teachers I’ve worked alongside, one thing rings true: teachers are the most amazing breed of humans on the planet.
I want to invite you…
A New Friend & New Blog
Greetings, friends! I have an amazing announcement: The Fruitful Educator is expanding! As you know, most of my writing for this page is to encourage and support all Christians in their daily walk with Jesus, but, I’ve never hidden the fact that Christian educators are near and dear to my heart (that’s why I began…
Christ is Enough For Me
In the midst of new challenges, I’m learning to depend on God’s wisdom and provision, recognizing that Christ is truly enough. If you’re facing a daunting new path, remember: Christ is enough for all of us.
An Update & the Power of God’s YET
I know it’s been a bit since I’ve posted a new devotion, so I wanted to give a quick update on what’s going on in my life and give you some resources to check out until I am able to get back to writing more regularly. I hope you find the news as exciting as…
Psalm 100: Shout Triumphantly!
Hey there! I know how tough it can be to keep going when you’re feeling worn out physically and emotionally. Psalm 100 is a powerful reminder to shift our focus from our worries to God’s faithful love. Even when we feel like we’re crying out more than shouting triumphantly, God is always worthy of our…
Transforming Love
The passage from Romans 10:9-13 reminds us of the simplicity of salvation through faith in Jesus. There’s no need for additional qualifications or works. However, as we grow closer to God, transformation occurs in our lives. This transformation is ongoing, and as we embrace it, we experience the wondrous grace of God more deeply each…
All of Your Heart
God emphasizes the heart over 800 times in the Bible because He values its condition. A whole-hearted focus on Him leads to a fulfilling relationship. Jeremiah 24:7 assures us of our constant connection with God. Despite our failings, God always seeks us out, showing unwavering love. Join me today to learn more about God’s unfailing…
Review: What is Love?
In a world where love is often misunderstood, let’s explore what true love really means. According to God’s Word, love is patient, kind, and selfless. It rejoices in truth and always perseveres. Understanding God’s definition of love helps us understand His love for us and how we should love others. Let’s seek to apply this…
Psalm 103: My Soul, Bless the Lord!
Today, we’ll wrap up our study of Psalm 103, reviewing God’s character and love for us. Psalm 103 highlights God’s forgiveness, compassion, and faithfulness. David closes with a call to bless the Lord, emphasizing that all creation sings His praises. Let’s join in and bless the Lord with all our being!
Psalm 103: From Eternity to Eternity
Welcome back to our walk through Psalm 103! Verses 15-19 remind us of the fleeting nature of human life, like grass and flowers. But God’s love and righteousness endure for eternity. Our earthly lives are short, but God promises us an eternal home in Heaven through Jesus Christ. Let’s bless the Lord for His faithfulness…
Psalm 103: As Far as East from West
In Psalm 103, David praises God for forgiving and removing our sins completely, using vivid comparisons. Visualize the vastness of east from west – a symbol of God’s permanent forgiveness. Like David, we too can find permanent forgiveness through Jesus Christ. God’s compassion for us is boundless because He understands our fragility.
Psalm 103: How Great! How Far!
In Psalm 103, David praises the Lord for His righteousness, justice, compassion, and mercy. As believers, we are called to reflect God’s character and live righteously, knowing that God, through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, enables us to do so. Let’s meditate on God’s loving kindness and seek to embody it in our lives.
Psalm 103: God’s Righteousness
In Psalm 103, David praises the Lord for His righteousness, justice, compassion, and mercy. As believers, we are called to reflect God’s character and live righteously, knowing that God, through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, enables us to do so. Let’s meditate on God’s loving kindness and seek to embody it in our lives.
Psalm 103: Bless the Lord, O my soul!
In Psalm 103, David praises the Lord for His forgiving nature, healing, redemption, love, satisfaction, and renewal. Sometimes, like David, we need to remind our souls of God’s goodness, especially in tough times. Despite our circumstances, God is worthy of our praise. Join me in reflecting on these truths and praising God together.
Psalm 103: The Forgiving God
Hi, friend! Today in the Book of Psalms, we’re diving into Psalm 103. This psalm is all about blessing the Lord, with the word “bless” showing up a lot. But what does “bless” really mean in this context? Let’s find out together!
Psalm 103: The Forgiving God
Hey there! Next week, we’re diving into Psalm 103. This psalm is all about praising God, celebrating his forgiveness, compassion, and love. Read it, soak it in, and get ready to explore it with me! Don’t miss it!
Psalm 4: Continued
Welcome back, friend! Apologies for the fewer posts due to internet issues. Today, we’ll continue with Psalm 4, focusing on verses 6-8. David’s prayer reminds us to seek God’s light in dark times and be conduits of that light. Let’s be bearers of God’s goodness and grace, shining brightly for all to see.
Psalm 4: A Night Prayer
Sweet friend, everyone gets angry from time to time. Experiencing anger is part of living in a world afflicted by sin, but acting in anger is sin. Join me as we explore Psalm 4 and King David’s presentation of God’s better way for addressing our anger.
The Lord Protects His People
Hi, Friend! I wanted to take a break from our examination of the psalms today to share some extra encouragement from God’s word. I’ve titled this post “The Lord Protects His People” which is the title for Psalm 3 in my King James Bible. The title reminded me of one of God’s names, Yahweh-Nissi which…
Playlist for Psalm 3
While preparing the devotions for Psalm 3 this week, I couldn’t stop thinking about these songs. I thought they would make a good background playlist for meditating on the truths we learned from Psalm 3. I pray they support your time in God’s word today!
Psalm 3: Continued, Confidence in Troubled Times
Hi, Friend, and thank you for joining me! Today, we’re going to finish our study of Psalm 3. If you missed yesterday’s post on verses 1-4 of Psalm 3, I encourage you to check it out by clicking here. We spent some time yesterday looking at the word “selah” which appears off and on in…
Psalm 3: Confidence in Troubled Times
Hi, Friend, and thank you for joining me on a journey through the Book of Psalms! Today, we’re studying Psalm 3, which is titled “Confidence in Troubled Times” in the Christian Standard Bible. On a personal note, I had hoped to address this psalm last week to stay on a 3-psalms-a-week timeline, but God knew…
Psalm 2: Cont’d, God’s Son Shall Reign
Welcome back! Thank you for joining me again as we continue to dig into Psalm 2. On Friday, we dug into verses 1-3 from a modern perspective. If you missed that post, you can check it out by clicking here. Today, we’ll be exploring verses 4-12. Take a moment to refresh yourself with Psalm 2…
Psalm 2: Continued, God’s Son Shall Reign
Hi, Friend!
Today, we’re going to examine Psalm 2 from our perspective, the perspective of those living on the other side of the cross, those who know that Jesus is the Living Son of our Living God and know that God’s salvation plan has been delivered through His Son, the Anointed One Who shall…
Psalm 2: God’s Son Shall Reign
In Psalm 2, the psalmist reflects on the contrast between those who rebel against God and the joy and security found in following Him. The psalmist urges wisdom and reverential awe towards God, emphasizing the happiness of those who take refuge in Him. This passage prompts introspection about our own attitudes and beliefs.
Playlist for Psalm 1
This post offers a playlist of modern worship and praise songs to accompany meditation on Psalm 1. The writer encourages seeking delight in the Lord’s instruction and reflects on the desire to stand firm in faith. The post concludes with a prayer for strength and closeness to God.
Psalm 1: Continued, The Two Ways
Welcome back! Yesterday we began our journey through the Book of Psalms with Psalm 1 looking at what it means to choose God’s way and the blessings that God promises to those who choose His way. If you missed it, you can click here to check it out. Before we pick up where we left…
Psalm 1: The Two Ways
Hi, friend!
As promised, here’s the first devotion in a series of devotions through the Book of Psalms. Today’s devotion focuses on Psalm 1. I hope you’ll click the link below and join me in studying and discussing Psalm 1:1-3. I’d love to see you there!
2024 @Psalm1072.com
Hi, Friend, and Prayers for a Blessed 2024! I pray that this post finds you rested and well and ready for a new year of God’s goodness and grace. If you’re like me, you’ve spent the past few days reflecting on 2023 and imagining what 2024 will hold. Thinking deeply about where I’ve been and…
Revisiting: Finding Purpose in Every Season
I’m still praying over and working on a writing plan for 2024, but God put the post below from 2022 on my heart as a reminder that through His power, “Yes, we can!”. Enjoy, friend, and I hope to be writing for you more regularly soon.
Revisiting: Remember Not the Former Things…
I’m still praying over and working on a writing plan for 2024, but God put the post below from 2022 on my heart as a reminder to learn from the past but not to live there. Enjoy, friend, and I hope to be writing for you more regularly soon. “Remember not the former things, nor…
God’s Good and Perfect Gifts (15)
Jesus, a Most Unexpected Gift Hi Friend, This will be my last planned, daily post for 2023, and I just couldn’t help but come back to God’s amazing grace one more time as we close out the year together looking at Jesus, a most unexpected gift. This week we’ve discussed how Jesus did not come…
God’s Good and Perfect Gifts (14)
Jesus, a Most Unexpected Gift See, the virgin will become pregnantand give birth to a son,and they will name him Immanuel,which is translated “God is with us.” Matthew 1:23 CSB Immanuel. God is with us. In yesterday’s post, I referenced Philippians 2:7-11, verses that explain how Jesus is God and yet condescended to be born…
God’s Good and Perfect Gifts (13)
Jesus, a Most Unexpected Gift While my office is filled with the sound of Christmas songs, there is another song on my heart today: “Would you be free from the burden of sin?There’s pow’r in the blood, pow’r in the blood;Would you o’er evil a victory win?There’s wonderful pow’r in the blood.Refrain:There is pow’r, pow’r,…
God’s Good and Perfect Gifts (12)
Jesus, a Most Unexpected Gift (2) 6 For while we were still helpless, at the right time, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For rarely will someone die for a just person—though for a good person perhaps someone might even dare to die. 8 But God proves his own love for us in that while…
God’s Good and Perfect Gifts (11)
Hi, Friend! Thank you for joining me for our third week of exploring God’s good and perfect gifts! If you’ve been following this series since the beginning, you’ll be relieved to know that when this post comes out, if all goes to plan, I’ll be out Christmas shopping for my sons because they have finally…
A Gift for You!
John 1:16 Phone and Computer Background Hi Friend, I just can’t shake my wonderment at God’s grace lately. Everywhere I look, I see reminders of how He has poured grace upon grace into my life. I’ve keyed in on a specific verse to memorize so I don’t forget the amazing nature of God’s grace when…
God’s Good and Perfect Gifts (10)
For just as the body is one and has many parts, and all the parts of that body, though many, are one body—so also is Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free—and we were all given one Spirit to drink. 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 CSB Welcome back,…
God’s Good and Perfect Gifts (9)
For all those led by God’s Spirit are God’s sons. For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear. Instead, you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father!” The Spirit himself testifies together with our spirit that we are God’s children, and if children, also…
God’s Good and Perfect Gifts (8)
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23a CSB I hope I’m not dating myself too much here in this age of streaming apps and the ability to “skip” content we don’t want to see, but do you remember those infomercials for kitchen gadgets and stain lifters and hair styling tools…
God’s Good and Perfect Gifts (7)
In the same way the Spirit also helps us in our weakness, because we do not know what to pray for as we should, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with inexpressible groanings. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because he intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. Romans…
God’s Good and Perfect Gifts (6)
“When the Counselor comes, the one I will send to you from the Father —the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—he will testify about me.” John 15:26 CSB On Friday, I left us meditating on the gift of Holy Spirit. A gift made possible by the selfless love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ who…
Give a Teacher in Your Life the Gift of Peace and Hope This Christmas!
Hi, Friend! I pray that wherever you are and whatever the weather, this email finds you filled with the joy and warmth of the Christmas season! This month, I’m writing about God’s good and perfect gifts, and, while I haven’t drafted them all yet, I can guarantee that two gifts we’ll examine before December passes…
God’s Good and Perfect Gifts (5)
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38 CSB As we round out our first week exploring God’s good and perfect gifts, I want us to take some time to…
God’s Good and Perfect Gifts (4)
Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. Psalm 127:3 NLT Thanks for coming back, friend! I hope you are enjoying this month’s series on God’s good and perfect gifts. Since this series was inspired by my on-going, and so far unsuccessful, attempt to find good Christmas gifts for my…
God’s Good and Perfect Gifts (3)
For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift – Ephesians 2:8 CSB “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me.” I know it’s not a Christmas hymn, but as I prepared to write today’s devotion, I couldn’t stop humming “Amazing Grace”.…
God’s Good and Perfect Gifts (2)
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 CSB Thank you for joining me on this month long exploration of God’s good and perfect gifts! In the launch post for this series, I shared that the inspiration for the…
God’s Good and Perfect Gifts (1)
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 CSB Thanksgiving has passed, and, if your family is anything like mine, that means that you’re ramping up into full-on Christmas mode. Your calendar is full of concerts, services, and gatherings.…
Happy Thanksgiving!
Let the redeemed of the Lord proclaim, “Thank you Lord for Your many blessings!” Father God, may Your Sons and Daughters finish out the year as a people filled with thanksgiving. May Your redeemed be a people who focus mightily on Your healing love and grace-filled gifts in all times. God, You are good all…
The Power of Story
Lately, the concept of storytelling has been on my mind. I recognized recently that my teaching style is storytelling and so is my writing style. When I look at educational data, I look for the story it tells. When I’m getting to know someone, I listen closely to their backstory because our stories define so…
Thankful for Calvary
He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree; so that, having died to sins, we might live for righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 1 Peter 2:24 CSB Earlier this week, I had the blessing of hearing a song titled “Calvary’s Enough” by Brooke Ligertwood. If you haven’t heard it, I encourage you to check…
Thankful for Patience
36 Then Gideon said to God, “If You will deliver Israel by my hand, as You said, 37 I will put a fleece of wool here on the threshing floor. If dew is only on the fleece, and all the ground is dry, I will know that You will deliver Israel by my strength, as…
Thankful for Discernment
5 At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream at night. God said, “Ask. What should I give you?” 6 And Solomon replied, “You have shown great and faithful love to your servant, my father David, because he walked before you in faithfulness, righteousness, and integrity. You have continued this great and faithful…
Thankful for Discipline
1 Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from inside the fish: 2 I called to the Lord in my distress, and He answered me. I cried out for help in the belly of Sheol; You heard my voice. 3 You threw me into the depths, into the heart of the seas, and the current…
Thankful for Grace
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 CSB Later this week, I am headed to a statewide reading conference with the Walking in Truth devotional book and the two teacher discipleship resources, Teaching Practices that Testify (Peace, Hope), that God has…
Waiting Well
For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. James 2:26 CSB Sometimes when I am attempting not to run ahead of God, I catch myself sitting and doing nothing, waiting for God to miraculously drop exactly what I need in my lap or to throw open…
By grace, through faith…
Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen. Hebrews 11:1 CSB I long to see God. I mean, really SEE Him, walk with Him, hold His hand. I envy Adam and Eve and their evening walks in the garden with God. I wish for the Old…
Adonai: Lord, Master
Sweet friends, this post is going to wrap up our series: Thankful for the Many Names of God! I hope this series has led you to a deeper understanding of Who God is and a greater reverence for His name. To close out, it seems most fitting to look at one final name: Adonai which…
Yahweh Tsidkenu: The Lord Our Righteousness
The name “The Lord Our Righteousness” literally means that God has fulfilled all requirements of the law for us. What law is that? The law that He gave Moses to ensure the people would be able to stay in fellowship with Him. The law that started with 10 commandments and grew to hundreds because we…
Yahweh Rohi: The Lord Our Shepherd
Post 13: Revisiting the Thankful for the Many Names of God series! Then he blessed Joseph and said, “May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked faithfully, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day, the Angel who has delivered me from all harm—may he bless these…
El Roi: God of Seeing
El Roi [el-roh-ee] is another name that appears only once in the Bible but is so packed with meaning that we simply must study it to know more about our amazing God and how much He loves us…God didn’t just see Hagar out in the wilderness with His all-seeing eye and go, “Well, looks like…
Yahweh-Rapha: The Lord Who Heals
Yahweh-Rapha is first found in Exodus 15:26 and follows one of the first miracles God performs in the wilderness. In Hebrew, rapha means to restore, heal, or make healthy. Yahweh-Rapha demonstrates God’s ability to heal our bodies, our individual distress, and our collective hurts as a people or nation. To read more about God’s healing…
Yahweh-Jireh: The Lord Will Provide
Though this name for God only appears once in the Bible, it is of immeasurable importance. Abraham did not call the mountain “The Lord Provided”, but instead called it “The Lord Will Provide”. We need only look at the character of God, shown to us through His names, to see the magnitude of His provision:…
Yahweh-M’kaddesh: The Lord Who Sanctifies
Yahweh-M’kaddesh means the Lord Who Sanctifies or Makes Holy. With this name, God shows us that He wants His people to be holy and that He alone is the One who can sanctify His people. Sweet friend, in the Old Testament sanctification involved being physically set apart. In the New Testament, we see a change…
Yahweh Sabaoth: The Lord of Hosts
Yahweh-Sabaoth means “The Lord of Hosts” with hosts including both angels and men. First used in 1 Samuel 1:3, it is used over 285 times in the Bible. What does this mean for us? (Click to read on!)
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