Ministry of Thorns

“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. - 2 Corinthians 12:9 NKJV God did not take away Paul’s thorn; He did better—He mastered that thorn, and made it Paul’s servant.Continue reading “Ministry of Thorns”

From Eating Cookies to Counting Calories

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.  Ephesians 2:10 NKJV I can do nothing on my own.  John 5:30aESV I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians s 4:13 ESV And God is able to make allContinue reading “From Eating Cookies to Counting Calories”

Amazon review please?

I would be so grateful if you would be willing to take a moment and leave a review on Amazon for my devotional, Stony Paths.  If you’ve not read it yet, click this link for a free pdf or to purchase a hard copy. Thank you in advance!  ~ Becky White Stony Paths – LearningContinue reading “Amazon review please?”

May I take Your Order?

Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me. Psalm 119:133 Berean Standard Bible I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you. Psalm 32:8 Berean Standard Bible I know, LORD, that our lives are not our own. We are notContinue reading “May I take Your Order?”

Lord, If You Had Been Here…

The sisters sent word to Jesus saying, “Lord, behold, he whom You love is sick.” John 11:3 Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. So when He heard that he was sick, He then stayed two days longer in the place where He was. John 11: 5-6 Martha therefore, when she heard that Jesus was coming, went to meet Him, but Mary stayed atContinue reading “Lord, If You Had Been Here…”

Christmas Movie Suggestion

The Nativity Story I admit it – I absolutely love Christmas movies. Everything from the original Grinch cartoon to It’s Wonderful Life and even, A Christmas Story. I know, I know. These have nothing to do with the real meaning of Christmas. To be fair, neither do Christmas cookies, mistletoe or snowflakes, some of ourContinue reading “Christmas Movie Suggestion”

Songs in the Night

The Lord will send His goodness in the daytime; And His song will be with me in the night, a prayer to the God of my life.  Psalm 42:8 NASB …My God, Who gives songs in the night.  Job 35:10b About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God (while in prison), and the otherContinue reading “Songs in the Night”

Icicles and Lambs

And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.… Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Luke 2:7 Berean Study Bible            John 1:29 ESV I love allContinue reading “Icicles and Lambs”

So that…

As He passed along, He noticed a man blind from his birth. His disciples asked Him, Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he should be born blind?  Jesus answered, “It was neither that this man sinned, nor his parents; but it was so that the works of God might be displayed inContinue reading “So that…”