Mindful Monday: The Importance of the Bible

My husband and I were watching a show on Netflix earlier about people who escaped so called “Christian” cults (like the FLDS that was led by Warren Jeffs (Mormon off-shoot) and a weird militant cult in Sacramento, CA .  Time and again the people interviewed were saying how the leaders … Continue reading

Mindful Monday- Just Stand

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.  For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces … Continue reading

Mindful Monday for 6/02- Be An Encourager

Are you an encourager?  Do you go out of your way to encourage someone every day?  I think the Church today is really lacking in this virtue.  I’ve been in a Christian group where I was really encouraged in the past and then felt cast aside. I’ve had fellow believers I’ve … Continue reading

Mindful Monday: The Difference You Make / My Experience with a Store Manager Yesterday

We all make a difference to one degree or another throughout our days.  What difference you make can be for good or for bad.  Our actions and reactions really do affect those around us.  Will the way you treat people make them feel good about their lives and God or … Continue reading

Mindful Monday 4/30: Choose Your God

Calvary Couponers Mindful Monday Choose Your God

This week’s Mindful Monday devotion is about choosing a God, something we ALL do. Yes, ALL of us.  I choose the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and down the line through Jacob’s son Judah to Jesus Christ.  Your neighbor may choose Buddah, your doctor may choose Krishna, your Facebook friend may … Continue reading

Mindful Monday 4/21: God’s Daily Surprises

This week’s Mindful Monday post is about God’s Daily Surprises.  It could also be titled, God in the Small Things. Every day God shows Himself to us in many ways that often go unnoticed.  If we learn to take notice of the things that happen around us, big and small, … Continue reading

Mindful Monday Devotion for 4/14: HE IS RISEN!!

He is Risen! Jesus is Alive! Calvary Couponers

He Is Risen!  What better words to be mindful of for ANY day, but particular during Holy Week!  We need to meditate on this fact every day of our lives! What does it mean that Jesus is Risen? It’s only the whole reason for Christianity itself!  Jesus came to earth … Continue reading

Mindful Monday: Do Everything with Love

“Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love.” – 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (NLT) I’m getting this posted on Monday (my time) just in the nick of time 🙂  It’s been a busy day filled with doctors appointments and a sick little … Continue reading

Mindful Monday: How to Get More Faith

As I mentioned recently, I spent about a week sick in bed with an acute sinus infection. Think terrible cold on steroids and that was me. It hurt my eyes too much to use my computer, so I tended to read a book (the old fashioned paper and ink kind … Continue reading

Mindful Monday: Protect Your Appetite

Today’s Mindful Monday is about our appetite. Sure, she touches on our physical appetite, but what’s most important is our SPIRITUAL appetite. This devotion comes to us from Tracie Miles of Proverbs 31.org and I think it’s really timely for a variety of reasons. As I meditate on this devotion, I’m reminded … Continue reading