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Summer/Baby Break
Devotional Diva is now on summer/baby break! Initially, I intended to keep working on Devotional Diva (scheduling posts, etc.) right up until I gave birth. I was very gung-ho. I’m not due for two more weeks, but I just need to take some time for myself now. I didn’t know how I would feel being so hugely pregnant since this is my first baby. I am tired. I am very tired, and very sore. I get a lot of contractions that can be very painful and sometimes even regular. But, they start and stop. It’s been hard to know if sometimes if we should head to the hospital or not!…
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Faith, Hope, Love
“Faith, hope, love” is painted above my mantel. We actually didn’t put it there — the previous owners of our house did! Such a good reminder.
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I Have Trust Issues with God
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6 So, I’m just going to admit it: I have trust issues with God. For me, I feel it’s kind of a control thing; I don’t like having things “up in the air.” I’ve been reciting the above verse in my head quite often the past couple weeks, to remind myself to stop stressing and let “Jesus take the wheel.” But it’s hard. I mean, I know I worry too much (even though it’s something I have been working…
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When Can't Becomes Can
[Guest post by Myána Chartese: We all know those times when accomplishing something seems like an insurmountable task. Here, through her son, Myána describes when can’t becomes can.] Being a mother is one of the most precious gifts you can receive from the Lord, and I’ve learned more about the nature of God and the love of God during motherhood, than I have from anything else that I’ve been graced to do throughout my journey in life. Most recently I was in the basement ironing clothes and my son came downstairs to join me, and there was a particular toy that he wanted me to take upstairs for him in the middle of…
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Through Christ
I’ve been thinking about this verse quite a lot lately, and hope it can encourage you today too.
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He is Risen, and So Are We!
[Guest post by Debbie Harris: I’m so happy to have more poetry on Devotional Diva today for you! Thanks, Debbie!] He is risen. And so are we. And so we rise and rise and rise and rise! Ahhh such a wondrous, victorious, exquisite, doctrinal gem that if dwelt upon as we go through out our days has us living in the majestic throne room of our God perpetually. He is dwelling in us, King of Kings and Lord of Lords. And we are ever so humbly, so gratefully, dwelling in Him. And so we, as sons and daughters of the Heavenly King of Kings and Lord of Lords, gloriously rise through our triune God’s resurrection power. And so…
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Stop and Worship
[Guest post by Alice Carter: You know the old saying, “stop and smell the roses.” But we also often forget to stop and worship the the One who created those beautiful roses! Thank you for this reminder, Alice!] Whilst on honeymoon, in the beautiful Lake District, my husband and I decided we needed a day in civilisation, so we headed over to Blackpool. In case you don’t know, Blackpool is a holiday resort in the North West of England; it is well known for the Blackpool tower, the Blackpool Illuminations and the theme park – Blackpool Pleasure Beach! Blackpool is a lot of fun, but I don’t think anyone could describe…
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Devote Yourself on Pinterest!
I have an idea. Maybe it’s a lame idea that won’t work out, but I’m willing to try! I love Pinterest and I thought maybe we could have a Devotional Diva community board that all the Divas can pin to. We could share quotes and other inspiring/encouraging pictures, articles, etc. on there. I went ahead and made the board, you can check it out right here. The thing is that in order to add pins to it, you need to be invited first. 🙁 Pinterest has a messaging system now, but you can only message people that are following you as far as I can tell. So for now, I think…
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Father of the Year
[Guest post by Alisha Ritchie: When you think about how many children He has, God really is Father of the Year, isn’t he?] “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!” 1 John 3:1 NIV Sometimes I feel so overwhelmed. With two kids, it seems that I am always on the go and my children are too. When you combine school, homework, basketball practice, gymnastics, projects for school, guitar lessons, and church, it makes for a VERY FULL week. We stay busy, busy, busy! I love my kids with all my heart and am tickled they want to be…
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Christian Books for Girls
I know there are a lot of mamas who read Devotional Diva, and it seems like it can be quite a challenge sometimes to find appropriate books for Christian kids. I’d love to introduce you to a new series of Christian books for girls from Suzanne Stamboulieh. Suzanne Stamboulieh is the author of the new Christian book series, Scarlett Gray. Each book in the series will be centered on a single Biblical scripture. “Scarlett Gray Joins the Parade” is the first of the series and reminds children that God has given them parents to guide them through life. Suzanne has a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Counseling. She previously worked as a…
