I have been working on my daughter’s afghan for years! This has been quite a project. It was supposed to be a gift for her high-school graduation; she is now a sophomore in college. I certainly missed that target! Just yesterday, I found the receipt when I purchased the yarn and to my shock it… Continue reading #170: You are Marvelous
Author: Danika Salmans
#132: Why Are You So Cranky?
Why was Saul in 1 Samuel so cranky; so mad, irritable, and explosive? He was not always this way. In fact, before the beginning of his reign as king, he was timid and shy. He even hid from the people out of fear when it was time for him to be anointed king. But later… Continue reading #132: Why Are You So Cranky?
#135: Whatever You Desire
Have you ever loved someone so much that you said, “What do you want? Whatever it is, I will get it for you!” When you said these words, they were out of pure love. You wanted to bless the other person with their heart’s desire. But within this phrase is a demonstration of trust. You… Continue reading #135: Whatever You Desire
#70: Help Me!
In order to survive this life, we must have help, advice, and direction from others. However, sometimes we wait too long to seek it. If you are like other women, you might convince yourself that you can survive on your own or maybe you are too embarrassed to ask for help believing that you might be shamed… Continue reading #70: Help Me!
#115: Impossible
Gideon was facing an impossible situation. He has to take on the powerful Midianites that had occupied and enslaved his people. Gideon had to realize that this was a life or death situation. God had promised to deliver them into the hands of Israel, but Gideon still had to prepare for battle, organize the troops,… Continue reading #115: Impossible
#165: Do It!
Are you willing to do something for the Lord? Well, then, do it! Don’t stop at being willing. In 1 Chronicles, David wanted to find a way to demonstrate his love for the Lord. This love was so deep, and so real that it created a drive for him to do something! He knew that… Continue reading #165: Do It!
#76: I Just Need to Vent
"Sometimes I just need to vent!" How many of us have felt the need to vent and complain about someone or a situation that exists in the world outside of the walls of our home? Proverbs 17:14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be… Continue reading #76: I Just Need to Vent
#162: Are You Being Provoked
Satan can be active in my life and a part of the temptations that I face. But how can I identify him and how will resist him? In 1 Chronicles, David is facing a temptation. 1 Chronicles 21:1 And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel. Satan has planted a thought… Continue reading #162: Are You Being Provoked
#64: I got to see it happen!
What an amazing thing when you get to witness the Lord working. I have a few instances in my life where I saw God's finger prints all over a situation. There was no other way for the circumstances to align the way they did. It had to be God. This is truly an amazing experience!… Continue reading #64: I got to see it happen!
#75: I Cannot Go Beyond
Numbers 22:18 … I cannot go beyond the word of the LORD my God, to do less or more. What a great life verse! As I was reading my Bible passages for the day, the Lord captured my thoughts on this one verse. I had to wonder if I really live this one out? In… Continue reading #75: I Cannot Go Beyond