Changing Our World One Woman At A Time
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.” – Psalm 32:8 By: Melissa Bell Summer is winding down, and fall plans are beginning to roll in. If I’m not careful, my calendar will be full of events and obligations that will
May the God who has been my shepherd all my life, to this very day, the Angel who has redeemed me from all harm— may he bless [and protect my children] these boys. Genesis 48:15-16 This past year, I became an empty nester. I know it’s cliché, but I blinked, and it was over. My
“…for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” Philippians 2:13 By: Melissa Bell After years of declaring I would NEVER homeschool my children, I found myself nervously seated at our dining room table, preparing for the first day of homeschool classes and wondering
When a crisis hits, one of the most important things we can do is to pray. The best way to start your prayer time is with praise and thanksgiving. Why? The Bible says that God draws near to us when we praise Him. He inhabits the praises of His people. (Psalm 22:3 KJV) Praise and thankfulness in prayer are POWERFUL. Offering God
“It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth; you made both summer and winter.” Psalm 74:17 By: Melissa Bell I had high hopes for the summer of 2022, dreaming of a warm ocean breeze with the waves lapping at my toes. But, with the cost of living on the rise,
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without even knowing it. Hebrews 13:2 Do you know someone who can throw together a party on a moment’s notice? You know the one. This person’s house is always clean and tidy — as if waiting for a visit from
“As for me, I will certainly not sin against the LORD by ending my prayers for you (Israel).” 1 Samuel 12:23 (Samuel was speaking to Israel.) Last week we saw confirmation in Scripture that one person’s prayers can make a difference on a nation’s behalf. And that when it feels like things are spiraling out of control,
“They have made it an empty wasteland (their nation); The whole land is desolate, and no one even cares.” Jeremiah 12:11 (NLT) I have a confession. Sometimes I fail to pray because I doubt the difference one woman’s prayers can make in changing the trajectory of a nation. But the truth is, my prayers
“…give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 I had a personal situation recently that was causing me a lot of heartache and frustration. It was stealing my peace, so I asked the women in my Bible study for prayer. A wise friend from my group later