Top Ten Tuesday – Favorite Bible Verses from 1 & 2 Chronicles

I found more verses in these books than I expected! The Chronicles can sometimes seem like a repeat of the books of Sameul, and Kings. And in some ways, they tell a lot of the same stories. And there are a lot of similar verses! But nothing is in the Bible without a reason. So, …

Happy Thanksgiving! (And Guest Post by Lauren Murphee)

Psalm 136 1Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,    for his steadfast love endures forever.2 Give thanks to the God of gods,    for his steadfast love endures forever.3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords,    for his steadfast love endures forever; 4 to him who alone does great wonders,    for his steadfast love endures forever;5 to him who by understanding made the heavens,    for his steadfast love endures …

Top Ten Tuesday – Favorite Bible Verses from I and II Kings

*Verses in English Standard Version* Happy Tuesday y'all! Today I'll be sharing verses from the books of first and second Kings. While searching for some favorites I came across some major themes - following God's commands, our stubbornness and God's faithfulness, and repentance. In one verse we will see how God answers with power, in …

Book Review ~ Silent Suffering by Lauren Murphee and Guest Post!

Hey all, I'm still alive - keep an eye out for a post coming asap with a little update, rambling thoughts and an upcoming fall blogging schedule! But, onto the whole reason for this post - a raw, honest, beautiful book. I'm gonna share my thoughts, and then Lauren is going to stop by with …

It’s Part of My Job Description

"I do take it upon myself to annoy her from time to time. It's part of my job description."Anonymous Have you ever read a quote like this? This is a young boy talking about his relationship with his older sister. In our culture today this seems to be something we've come to just accept. Older …

Playlist “Pain” – Live on Forever

Welcome to Sunday Songs! I hope you all have a blessed Lord's day. Today I am sharing Live on Forever by the Afters. It's a reminder that this life, this pain won't last forever. Heaven is real, death is a lie. Jesus is our resurrection. We will live on forever. When sharing songs, I try …

Playlist “PAIN” – It is Well

Hey all! So I've decided to make this an official Sunday tradition. I plan to share a song from one of my playlists each week. I think I shared a few randomly this winter, but I wanted to make it more regular. Right now I'm sharing from my playlist entitled "Pain" - songs about hardships, …

Playlist “Pain” – Refuge

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4KYBR5JMIg Refuge When I open my eyes, I can't believe itHow the world can look so different than we were dreamin'It's gettin' harder to say I'm undefeatedWhen the best my heart can hope for is breakin' even Here and now, reachin' outIn my hurt, I don't know howBut I know I'm not alone I can …

Top Ten Tuesday – Bible Verses – I Samuel and II Samuel

*Verses in English Standard Version* Happy Tuesday!! The books of Samuel are stories of the first kings and prophets of Israel. Samuel, the servant of the Lord. Saul, the king rejected by God. David, a man after God's own heart. The themes that are displayed through the verses that I picked are devotion, faithfulness, and …

Playlist “Pain” – I Know

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j25JqWgjDF4 You don't answer all my questionsBut You hear me when I speakYou don't keep my heart from breakin'But when it does, You weep with meYou're so close that I can feel YouWhen I've lost the words to prayAnd though my eyes have never seen YouI've seen enough to sayI know that You are goodI …