Archives
November 2009
Jesus Your King is Knocking at Your Door
I recently had this crazy word picture of how I treat God. It really changed the way I approach Him, so I thought I'd share it with you.
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From the Archives: Does Twilight lead to an unholy fantasy life?
Many of you have written about how difficult it is to wait on God's timing for romance. And several of you have been honest about the heartache you've experienced when you've made the decision to link your life with someone other than the man God would choose for you. Surely an obsession with a fictional character, who seems to have it all, does nothing but muddy these waters.
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What are your good and perfect gifts?
Amid turkeys and trimmings, football and family gatherings, it can be easy to forget to be thankful for the good things God has given us on days like today.
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From the Archives: Twilight—Does it have the power to desensitize us?
There are several reasons why I think Twilight is an unwise media choice. One of the most compelling reasons is that the books get progressively more dark, violent, and sexual.
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From the Archives: Should we avoid dark themes?
As millions of young women everywhere take in the Twilight movies and tune in weekly to vampire shows, I can't help but wonder if this fascination with the dark, dangerous, bad boys featured in these series is fitting for girls who love Jesus.
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Vampire Craze
As millions of young women everywhere take in the Twilight movies and tune in weekly to vampire shows, I can't help but wonder if this fascination with the dark, dangerous, bad boys featured in these series is fitting for girls who love Jesus.
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What's your favorite verse?
When you are battling lies, you need to get practical. Look for
specific verses in God's Word that counter those lies. Then saturate
your life with God's truth.
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Where do you need freedom?
In what areas of your life do you need freedom? Are you stuck wrestling with hopelessness or depression? Are there areas of your life that you can't stop thinking about, such as boys, food, or your appearance? Do your emotions feel out of control? These are the symptoms of bondage, and they are all rooted in lies that are contrary to God's truth.
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Freedom from what?
Do you need to be reminded of your freedom? Are you living like a slave, tied to old habits, old sins, and old ways of thinking when Jesus has purchased your freedom?
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Yada, yada, yada!
"Yada, yada, yada!" You can hardly read that without snickering, can you? Seinfeld has made it a well-known cliché. If you're like me, you translate it, "Blah, blah, blah!" But trust me. This word anything but boring.
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Take Our Blazing Lies Mini-Test
Take this sweet quiz today! Be sure to come back here and tell us how you did.
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Are you using your sword?
God's Word is the sword we must use to defend ourselves against the lies told by the world and by the evil one. It is also the shovel we must use to uproot lies once they have taken root in our hearts. We cannot live lives committed to God's truth without loving and reading God's Word.
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A Surprising Beauty Regimen
What are some of your favorite beauty regimens?
Painting your nails?
Shaving your legs?
Coloring your hair?
Getting a massage?
How about choosing—and overflowing—with gratitude?
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Win two True Woman '10 Conference tickets!
Exciting news! You just might attend one of Revive Our Hearts' three True Woman '10 National Women's Conferences at no cost.
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Are you a target?
Scripture gives us plenty of evidence that when it comes to lies, Satan has you in his sights.
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Who's lying to you?
If you're going to dig up the lies in your own life, you need to know who's lying to you. Otherwise you'll waste your time and energy and efforts fighting the wrong enemies.
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Two Truths and a Lie
I've realized that the process of deciphering lies from truth is a difficult one. We rarely fall for something that we know is a lie. Instead, we are deceived.
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Lexi and Autumn turn 16!
I'm planning a huge birthday bash for November 20. It's a 16th birthday party for both Lexi (the daughter of my womb) and Autumn (the daughter of my heart). They turn sixteen within two months of each other. And sometimes being sisters that close in age—one a birth child and another adopted—gets crazy!
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