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Hope in the Storm
Debbie Baisdenby Coach Debbie Go lock yourself in the bathroom and get a mini break from your kids real quick. Let’s peer into God’s Word (don’t rush as you read): Acts 27:13-26 THE STORM "When a gentle south wind began to blow, they thought they had obtained what they wanted; so they weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete. Before very long, a wind of hurricane force, called the “northeaster,” swept down from the island. The ship was caught by the storm and could not head into the wind; so we gave way to it and...
My Soul, My Life, My All
Debbie BaisdenDuring a recent church service I had to fight tears. You know, the embarrassing kind, where you sob uncontrollably? The piano played and my heart was so moved.
Chosen
Debbie Baisdenby Coach Debbie “I have chosen you,” declares the LORD Almighty. --Haggai 2:23 God has chosen you! He has declared this! This verse ends the Old Testament book of Haggai, as the LORD is informing the people of what He WILL do in their future. He is absolute in His authority and if He says something will happen, it will happen! It’s as if He is telling us to not worry as He forecasts when He “will shake the heavens and the earth” and “overturn royal thrones and shatter the power of the foreign kingdoms.” ...
Bible Study For Kids
Emily SaundersDo you have trouble finding faith-based resources that are Biblically sound and age-appropriate? I love all things that point kids toward Christ, but find that a daily devotion doesn’t always sink in for my children aged 7, 5 and 4. They also love their Action Bible (kind of like a comic book), but it moves quickly. They need a concept to be drilled in over and over again to fully grasp it. I’m much the same way. I grow and understand so much more when I study and go very slowly over small sections of scripture verses just reading a...
11 Bible Verses for the Weary
Debbie Baisdenby Coach Debbie Is your heart troubled? Do you feel weak and worn out? Are you burdened? The Lord is with you and He is mighty to save! I wanted to share 11 Bible Verses that will bring you peace, rest, and encouragement. Romans 8:28 "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." Galatians 6:9 “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” Isaiah...