I Might Be Living with the Next Dr. Phil
I might be living with the next Dr. Phil. Hi I’m Lysa TerKeurst with Proverbs 31 Ministries. I have two sons that truly never argue. Now, before you paint unrealistic pictures of perfection for my...
View ArticleStaying Connected
Modern technology has given us more ways to stay connected with our loved ones than ever before— but sometimes it’s more meaningful to return to the basics. Hi I’m Lysa TerKeurst with Proverbs 31...
View ArticleWorn Out
Sometimes I get so tired and grumpy I find myself snapping at everyone. Ever been there? Hi I’m Lysa TerKeurst for Proverbs 31 Ministries. We don’t want to act that way and yet constant demands can...
View ArticleThe Garden
Last spring I took a shortcut through a neighborhood and saw a man planting a flower garden. Hi, I’m Lysa TerKeurst with Proverbs 31 Ministries. It was a quick glance that produced a lingering thought,...
View ArticleWhen Your Child Is Worried
What do you tell your child who is worried? Hi, I’m Renee Swope for Proverbs 31 Ministries. One morning my son Andrew, who was 8 at the time, came to me and said he didn’t want to have ANY anxious...
View ArticleLike A Flower
Does it ever feel like picking on each other is your kids’ favorite pastime? Hi, I’m Renee Swope for Proverbs 31 Ministries. The other day my friend Tracie and I were talking about how our kid’s days...
View ArticlePraying Fills in the Gaps
Prayer isn’t crucial because it changes God but because it changes me! Hi, I’m Lysa TerKeurst with Proverbs 31 Ministries. Simple, heart felt prayers where I ask God to be with me, have an amazing way...
View ArticleThe Surprise of Possibility
Recently a friend asked “If the Bible were being written today would our names be in it?” Hi, I’m Lysa TerKeurst with Proverbs 31 Ministries. My first inclination was to draw back and think, “Um, no....
View ArticleFeel the Burn
I want to look and feel like a runner, but I don’t want to endure the pain it takes to get there! Hi, I’m Renee Swope for Proverbs 31 Ministries. Running is hard! And the worst part is that burning...
View ArticlePinches and Grace
I wanted to pinch the two little girls sitting in the front row at church. Hi I’m Lysa TerKeurst with Proverbs31 Ministries. My daughter and her friend were not acting the way I wanted them to....
View ArticleWhat Makes You Feel Loved By God?
Have you ever thought about what makes you feel loved by God? One morning I asked my son Andrew what makes him feel loved. I was expecting him to say he feels loved when I do things for him or buy him...
View ArticleIt’s Not An Issue
My birthday was coming up, and I knew exactly what I wanted…a new set of luggage! So, I told my husband my brilliant gift idea. I even said that red would be a great color because it would stand out...
View ArticleHer Secret
There’s a woman who works at a nearby grocery store that just makes my day. She’s ALWAYS positive and cheerful. I know it’s hard working with the public and spending long hours on her feet, so I asked...
View ArticleIf Only I Had….
Here’s a common script many of us play in our minds every day it’s simple but incredibly dangerous. The script usually goes something like this: I would really be happy if only I had … a skinnier body,...
View ArticleWho Needs To Meet Jesus?
Isn’t it amazing that God chooses to work through us to reach the people in our lives? Recently I had the privilege of speaking at a very special event. There were many things about this night that...
View ArticleRejoicing Over Me?
Did you know God rejoices and sings because of you? The other night I entered my daughter’s room. Peace and calm hovered over her as she slept, a vast difference from the energy that sparked around her...
View ArticleA Treat From God
If I enjoy giving special treats to my kids every now and then, what makes me think that God, my heavenly Father, is any different? Just like giving treats to my kids makes me happy, I think God would...
View ArticleIs It Doubt, Worry, Or Fear?
I used to feel paralyzed by self-doubt, but I didn’t always call it doubt. Maybe you don’t either. Sometimes I’d call it worry, worry I’d disappoint someone or worry that I would make a mistake and get...
View ArticleGod’s Patience In The Process
Has someone ever told you they were struggling, and instead of feeling sorry for them, you felt better? That’s how I felt the other day when a friend shared how she was struggling with fear. It helped...
View ArticleGetting Up Early
I used to think being a godly woman meant getting up early to read my Bible and pray every morning. The only problem is, I don’t process thoughts or words early in the morning so I’d beat myself up for...
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