dear daughters,
Can you believe it’s almost Christmas? Soon presents wrapped in paper and tied with bright ribbon will be shared to celebrate the greatest gift ever given – the gift of Jesus, the Savior.
When Jesus was with His disciples, He told a lot of stories. I bet you’ve had teachers who told stories to help you understand their lessons. This is what Jesus did, and in Luke 8, He begged them to pay attention to what He was saying. He told a story about a person who was planting seeds.
1. Some seeds fell by the road. These seeds never grew at all because they were trampled on and snatched away by hungry birds.
2. Some seeds fell on rocks. These seeds grew, but their roots couldn’t go down deep so they weren’t grounded. These plants couldn’t stand strong when tested, and they withered away.
3. Some seeds fell in thorns. These seeds grew also, but could only grow so much because of the crowded, prickly conditions. These plants did not grow into their full beauty.
4. Some seeds fell into healthy soil and became well-rooted. These plants bloomed, produced fruit and multiplied in number, because they were nourished and encouraged to grow.
Jesus said the seed is God’s Word. Girls, God has planted this seed in your hearts. You must protect it from being stolen, starved, or stifled. Instead, make sure it is strengthened. Your heart is God’s garden. Is His Word planted in bare, rocky or thorny ground, or is it safe and secure in healthy soil?
God has given you the gift of Jesus and the gift of His Word. This Christmas, give Him the gift of a well-tended heart. Promise to stay planted in healthy places where your faith can develop – away from threats, temptations and tensions – so that you may grow into the beautiful, fruitful creation He designed you to be.
“So (you) will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.” -Isaiah 61:3
living to love, loving to live,
momma b
Showing posts with label divine design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label divine design. Show all posts
Monday, December 21, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
The Path of Life
dear daughters,Would you agree that life is even more important than college? Our life is a gift from God, and what we choose to do with it is our gift back to Him. God is the author of life, and He’s the only one with the big picture. He designed it. He knows how it’s meant to work better than any person could ever know.
Because God loves us, He advises us of the path we should take in life. He gives us the Bible, which outlines the way to the joyful life He wants us to have. He gives us His Holy Spirit to counsel us and help us know truth. He uses writers, teachers and preachers to help us as we learn. And He welcomes our prayers to seek His wisdom.
I pray you go to God, your great life advisor. He knows the big picture and the best plan for your life. Let Him show you the way.
living to love, loving to live,
momma b
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Junk Food is for Junkies!
dear daughters,
While you’re walking the halls of your schools, do you realize you’re not just walking as a student, a friend, a daughter, or even a text-message-queen? You’re also walking as God’s unique creation, designed for a special life story. God wants you to live your story well, so that through you, He can tell His story of love for the world!
Daddy Jeff wanted our Bible study class to learn Joshua 1:8. It’s a long and wordy Bible verse, so here’s a momma b version for you:
Keep eating the Word of God! Make the Bible your soul food night and day! It’ll feed your mind and heart so that you’ll want to do your best to live like it says to live. And then, you’ll take steps in a positive direction and have real success!
I couldn’t have said it better myself! (Ha!) Like all Bible verses, this passage is full of TRUTH! I know. I’ve done it both ways, eating God’s Word and walking God’s way, and eating junk food and walking my own way. I promise you, God’s way is ALWAYS best. And that’s coming from someone who learned it the hard way!
living to love, loving to live,
momma b
While you’re walking the halls of your schools, do you realize you’re not just walking as a student, a friend, a daughter, or even a text-message-queen? You’re also walking as God’s unique creation, designed for a special life story. God wants you to live your story well, so that through you, He can tell His story of love for the world!
Daddy Jeff wanted our Bible study class to learn Joshua 1:8. It’s a long and wordy Bible verse, so here’s a momma b version for you:
Keep eating the Word of God! Make the Bible your soul food night and day! It’ll feed your mind and heart so that you’ll want to do your best to live like it says to live. And then, you’ll take steps in a positive direction and have real success!
I couldn’t have said it better myself! (Ha!) Like all Bible verses, this passage is full of TRUTH! I know. I’ve done it both ways, eating God’s Word and walking God’s way, and eating junk food and walking my own way. I promise you, God’s way is ALWAYS best. And that’s coming from someone who learned it the hard way!
living to love, loving to live,
momma b
Monday, November 17, 2008
Some Very Convincing Evidence
dear daughters,
Today is a gorgeous fall day! But I still think autumn in New England trumps Texas every time! There are so many beautiful places in our world. Sandy beaches, majestic mountains, massive canyons, cool rivers, rolling hills and expansive oceans. Our earth is fascinating!
Scientists will attempt to explain how and why it is the way it is, but the Bible tells the most important point. In Romans 1:20 it says that God has made Himself real to us through His creation since the beginning of the world. (momma b’s version) The power of the oceans never ceases. The tides have always come in and gone out daily, and there is nothing man can do to stop them, just as man can do nothing to stop the awesome power of God! The beautiful landscape of the earth is marvelous to behold. Its many different and glorious features illustrate the diversity and creativity of God, and show us a glimpse of His majesty!
Your friends who do not know or maybe even believe in God may question your faith along the way. Those times can seem awkward, especially if struggling for words to say. I hope you’ll remember the truth of Romans 1:20, and share it with them! Point them to the awesome evidence of God, right in their own backyard!
living to love, loving to live,
momma b
Today is a gorgeous fall day! But I still think autumn in New England trumps Texas every time! There are so many beautiful places in our world. Sandy beaches, majestic mountains, massive canyons, cool rivers, rolling hills and expansive oceans. Our earth is fascinating!
Scientists will attempt to explain how and why it is the way it is, but the Bible tells the most important point. In Romans 1:20 it says that God has made Himself real to us through His creation since the beginning of the world. (momma b’s version) The power of the oceans never ceases. The tides have always come in and gone out daily, and there is nothing man can do to stop them, just as man can do nothing to stop the awesome power of God! The beautiful landscape of the earth is marvelous to behold. Its many different and glorious features illustrate the diversity and creativity of God, and show us a glimpse of His majesty!
Your friends who do not know or maybe even believe in God may question your faith along the way. Those times can seem awkward, especially if struggling for words to say. I hope you’ll remember the truth of Romans 1:20, and share it with them! Point them to the awesome evidence of God, right in their own backyard!
living to love, loving to live,
momma b
Monday, September 29, 2008
Divine Design
dear daughters,
Divine Design is one of Aimee’s and my favorite TV shows. Did you know God likes divine design too? He’s the Great Designer and designed all of creation. It’s so much fun when God divinely designs something really obvious! My daughters were divinely designed, and that’s why this blog is called daughters by design. My real daughter was designed for me and from me by the hand of God for the glory of God. My other two daughters were designed to be in my life as gifts from God. All three were designed to be daughters of the King, through their faith in Jesus Christ. And He has designed for all His daughters a specific, special purpose for living their lives on earth.
He divinely designs our lives, too. Even though we have a say-so in life, He can do whatever He thinks best anytime He chooses. He does let us make our own way and walk in our own choices, and they can teach us tough lessons sometimes. But because God loves us, He never designs life to be more than we can handle. How divine!
living to love, loving to live,
momma b
Divine Design is one of Aimee’s and my favorite TV shows. Did you know God likes divine design too? He’s the Great Designer and designed all of creation. It’s so much fun when God divinely designs something really obvious! My daughters were divinely designed, and that’s why this blog is called daughters by design. My real daughter was designed for me and from me by the hand of God for the glory of God. My other two daughters were designed to be in my life as gifts from God. All three were designed to be daughters of the King, through their faith in Jesus Christ. And He has designed for all His daughters a specific, special purpose for living their lives on earth.
He divinely designs our lives, too. Even though we have a say-so in life, He can do whatever He thinks best anytime He chooses. He does let us make our own way and walk in our own choices, and they can teach us tough lessons sometimes. But because God loves us, He never designs life to be more than we can handle. How divine!
living to love, loving to live,
momma b
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