Scriptures I’ve Been Pondering

06 Mar 2013 Leave a Comment

by Holly Dennis in Scripture

“In the same way the Spirit also helps our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with  groanings too deep for words” Romans 8:26

I like this verse because it helps me remember that the Holy Spirit’s got my back.  All I need to do is present myself before Him and He will intercede on my behalf for me.  I love that. He knows best what I need anyhow!

“But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us.” Romans 8:37

This is so helpful to remember when I feel overwhelmed by life … or even by one particular thing.  Jesus is the one who has conquered everything for me.  Whatever it is, He is my Portion and I’m going to be okay.  He’s got this.

 

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.” Colossians 3:15

I love this; I love the fact that Peace can RULE your heart.  Not fears, not temptation, not insecurity, not busyness, not feelings of being overwhelmed, overworked, over-run, or being under-appreciated.  PEACE can rule your heart.  That’s a lot to ponder!

 

What scripture are you pondering?

The Lord Is My Portion

25 Feb 2013 4 Comments

by Holly Dennis in Children, Family Life, Food, Gospel, Rest, Scripture, Slow Carb Challenge

I feel a little busy sometimes.  Sometimes things are in a good flow and rhythm and we’re rockin’ right along; but not always.  I don’t do as well when I feel like stuff is busy.  I have in my head what needs to get done (and sometimes feel like it’s never done) and it makes it hard for me to sit down and relax.  I feel like relaxing is only to be done when everything else is already done.  But that’s not true.  God can allow me to relax and feel at peace even when everything isn’t done.  He is my portion all the time; Here is some truth: More

Ah-Ha moment #3

15 Feb 2013 4 Comments

by Holly Dennis in Books, Fasting, Food, Gospel, Resources, Scripture, Slow Carb Challenge

I’ve been reading Made to Crave.  Have you heard of it? It’s a devotional that was recommended to me by a friend through my YouVersion Bible app.  (YouVersion is a great, free bible app.  Just download it, create a profile, search ‘food’ and start the Made to Crave reading plan.  This plan is adapted from the book written by Lysa TerKeurst wrote.) It’s a 21-day reading challenge and it is really great.

This devotional has given me my Ah-ha Moment #3 … (you can read about moments 1&2 here).

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Suffering

15 Dec 2012 Leave a Comment

by ginicraven in Family Life, Scripture

With the tragic event that happened in Newtown, CT yesterday, I have read many, many wonderful accounts/articles of help when we are suffering.  Geographically we are far removed from this small, beautiful  town, but in our hearts as parents and believers, we are are connected to these grieving families at the hip.  I read a great article on Facebook by John Piper and just wanted to share with all of you.  It is a short read ans has links to more articles like this if you are interested.  Praying with you for these families who grieve during this blessed holiday season.

What is Advent?

02 Dec 2012 1 Comment

by Holly Dennis in Family Life, Gospel, Holidays, Resources, Scripture

Advent is a season of expectant waiting … preparing your heart…. More

Where you at?

09 Nov 2012 Leave a Comment

by Holly Dennis in Gospel, Scripture

Hey friends.  I have a question for you.  Please know it comes from my heart.  It’s a question I feel Father, God has been asking me.  Where are you at in your relationship with Jesus?  Are you running from bible study to bible study, task to task and even to event? Or are you taking practical steps to deepen your relationship with Jesus?

One of the primary ways we connect to Jesus is through scripture and prayer.  I know this might sound like just another thing to do, but it’s really about your heart.  Jeremiah 17:9 teaches that the heart is more deceitful than all else and is desperately sick.  Our hearts are desperately sick and Jesus has come to bring healing.  We need scripture and prayer to teach us truth about our value, identity and purpose.  Left alone, we will pursue our own desires and interests to try to fulfill those needs.   We’re going to fill ourselves up with things that aren’t true.

For me, this involves getting up while the house is still quite, getting my cup of coffee and connecting with Jesus.  I pray about my heart.  I pray about truths I see in scripture.  I pray about my children and husband and friends and all the conversations that I’m going to have with them.  I pray about things that have happened with them and how it weights on my heart.  I pray through my calendar for the day and I mentally, emotionally and physically give it all to God.  It is all His and I ask him to do a great work through me that brings glory to Him. Will you go to Him today and give him your heart?  He’ll take it in exactly the form it’s in right now … no sprucing up needed!

‘Meet with Me Daily’

29 Oct 2012 1 Comment

by Holly Dennis in Gospel, Scripture

… that’s what I feel like God is calling us to do in scripture; to meet with Him daily.  I know when I say that it’s easy to get legalistic … marking it off your checklist.  ‘I had my quiet time: done!’.

That’s not what I’m talking about.  There’s so much more to it.  More

P 31-part three

08 Oct 2012 1 Comment

by ginicraven in Scripture, Women's Issues

Here we go again…not sure whether to call this adding insult to injury or adding quality to the quantity we already have!  Seriously, these next five verses in Proverbs 31 just keep getting better.  I especially love More

P 31-part two

05 Oct 2012 1 Comment

by ginicraven in Scripture, Women's Issues

Proverbs 31 presents a “type or model”, a composite, of an ideal wife and mother. It is impossible to be perfect, however, the woman represented in this chapter does give a wonderful list of attributes to work toward.  Today, let’s look at More

P 31

04 Oct 2012 2 Comments

by ginicraven in Scripture, Women's Issues

I love reading Proverbs and I especially love Proverbs 31.  My husband and I used to do a lot with the pre-marital counseling ministry at Denton Bible Church and all the Godly young women there would strive to be P31 Women.  You know ladies that “what we catch them with we have to keep them with”. So needless to say, if you catch a husband with More

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