Little Words Make a Big Difference
Little things we say can make a big difference! Hi, I’m Renee Swope for Proverbs 31 Ministries. My neighbor Janet had no idea how much her words would encourage me at a time when I needed them. Janet...
View ArticleDo I Really See My Blessings?
I’m really not as thankful as I should be. Hi, I’m Lysa TerKeurst with Proverbs 31 Ministries. I realize I need to model what I teach to my kids, so I’m trying to assess how thankful I really am. Do I...
View ArticleForgotten Birthdays
Has your family ever forgotten your birthday? Hi, I’m Lysa TerKeurst with Proverbs 31 Ministries. It’s true that we Moms are typically the planners in the home. We plan the parties. We buy the gifts....
View ArticleA Tour of My Home
Let me take you on a tour of my home. Hi, I’m Lysa TerKeurst with Proverbs 31 Ministries. In my kitchen you’ll find a blackened pot of scalded rice. Actually every pot in my kitchen has scald marks,...
View ArticleChristmas Attitude
How will my Christmas attitude be this year? Hi, I’m Lysa TerKeurst for Proverbs 31 Ministries. Many things used to make me have a bad Christmas attitude but not this year. “It is what it is.” That’s...
View ArticleHoliday Decorating
If I ever forget that we all have different personalities, I just have to look down my street at Christmastime! Hi, I’m Renee Swope for Proverbs 31 Ministries. Some neighbors simply hang a wreath on...
View ArticleChoices Carry Blessings or Consequences
I’ll never be the mom sitting around shining her halo about what a great job I do! Hi I’m Lysa TerKeurst for Proverbs 31 Ministries. I struggle more wondering if I’m doing this mothering thing right...
View ArticleA Heart More Beautiful
My friend, Sharon, was hurt by someone else’s harsh words. And the criticism didn’t make any sense! Hi, I’m Renee Swope for Proverbs 31 Ministries. Sharon didn’t understand what was happening, so she...
View ArticleRoll With It!
The other day I impressed my son Andrew with my ability to fall and roll! Hi I’m, Renee Swope with Proverbs 31 Ministries. One minute we were talking about leaving for school and the next minute I was...
View ArticleA Proper Gift Exchange
Do you know the rules behind a good and proper gift exchange? Hi, I’m Lysa TerKeurst with Proverbs 31 Ministries. Recently, my youngest daughter Brooke was stating the rules for a gift exchange. She...
View ArticleUnwrapping His Presence
My home was full of people; my living room was full of gifts! And my stomach was full of food! So, why did I feel so EMPTY? Hi, I’m Renee Swope for Proverbs 31 Ministries One Christmas I found myself...
View ArticleJust Let Me Know
Last week I had dinner with a friend whose husband recently passed away and I learned a big lesson. Hi, I’m Lysa TerKeurst with Proverbs 31 Ministries. My friend’s husband passed away after a long...
View ArticleImpossible is Possible with God
Have you ever faced an impossible situation? Hi, I’m Lysa TerKeurst with Proverbs 31 Ministries. Recently I read about a king in the Bible named Jehoshaphat. He was facing impossible odds when 3...
View ArticleRead Through the Bible
How many times do we set goals that we want to accomplish but doubt we’ll ever achieve? Hi, I’m Renee Swope for Proverbs 31 Ministries. My friend Wendy use to avoid setting goals because it seemed like...
View ArticleTaking Time to Encourage Others
He dropped his bag on the floor and went back to hug and thank someone who had taken time to notice him. Hi, I’m Renee Swope for Proverbs 31 Ministries. The other night my son Andrew came home from...
View ArticleTaming My Tongue
If I had a dollar for every time I’ve regretted something I said, I’d be rich! Hi, I’m Renee Swope with Proverbs 31 Ministries. In the Bible, James says that “no man (or woman) can tame the tongue.”...
View ArticleOperating In and With God’s Love
What if I told you that sometimes feeling insecure and inadequate is a good thing? Hi, I’m Lysa TerKeurst for Proverbs 31 Ministries. Sounds odd right? But I’ve found my insecurities and inadequacies...
View ArticleWhen God Shows Up
It’s so hard for me when my kids feel down. I’ll try to encourage them with a funny story or even cooking their favorite meal. But sometimes nothing helps! Hi, I’m Renee Swope with Proverbs Ministries....
View ArticleIt’s Still a Good Day
Sometimes when little things don’t go my way I can make a really big deal out of it. Hi, I’m Lysa TerKeurst with Proverbs 31 Ministries. I’m not proud of this fact so I’ve started making the choice...
View ArticleGood Things OR God’s Things
Sometimes the season of life I’m in means giving up some things, even good things! Hi, I’m Renee Swope with Proverbs 31 Ministries. My husband JJ and I knew that having two teenage sons and adopting a...
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