We’re currently watching the news and social media as people share their stories of the hard they are going through. I have to admit sometimes, I want to roll my eyes at what people are posting is hard. Really?!?
Our current situation is hard for all of us, it’s just hard in different ways.
We need to LOVE and encourage one another through the hard.
We are currently going through uncharted territory, through challenges that we’ve never faced individually or as a country…as a world. Our lives have been disrupted like never before. We have entered the Unknown Zone.
I think we can learn so much from Paul in Acts 20 on how to respond to the Unknown. I’m going to share with you five things we need to do while in the Unknown Zone.
I invited one of my mentors and mother of five, Kathie Manning, to teach my Tuesday morning class at PWOC. She reminded us that little is written directly addressing parenting, yet we are to raise these sweet little sinners well.
She reminded us that we’ve been chosen and entrusted with the incredible task of teaching our children the Truth, and to raise them in the Truth.
Parenting is hard because you rarely get a break, and it can be so mundane. But we must not look at our relationship with our children as an interruption or disturbance.
Parents, we must rededicate our hearts to this mission, and this probably needs to happen every single morning.
Kathie also shares many great resources.
I invited one of my mentors and mother of five, Kathie Manning, to teach my Tuesday morning class at PWOC. She reminded us that little is written directly addressing parenting, yet we are to raise these sweet little sinners well.
She reminded us that we’ve been chosen and entrusted with the incredible task of teaching our children the Truth, and to raise them in the Truth.
Parenting is hard because you rarely get a break, and it can be so mundane. But we must not look at our relationship with our children as an interruption or disturbance.
Parents, we must rededicate our hearts to this mission, and this probably needs to happen every single morning.
Kathie also shares many great resources.
I invited one of my mentors and mother of five, Kathie Manning, to teach my Tuesday morning class at PWOC. She reminded us that little is written directly addressing parenting, yet we are to raise these sweet little sinners well.
She reminded us that we’ve been chosen and entrusted with the incredible task of teaching our children the Truth, and to raise them in the Truth.
Parenting is hard because you rarely get a break, and it can be so mundane. But we must not look at our relationship with our children as an interruption or disturbance.
Parents, we must rededicate our hearts to this mission, and this probably needs to happen every single morning.
Kathie also shares many great resources.
#Parenting, #ChristianParenting, #ParentingWithJesus,
The Crazy of Christmas…Let me ask you…are you excited that we welcome December in a few short days, or do you dread the whole thing…wish you could close your eyes and wake up on New Year’s Eve?
All these things – the packages, the food, the decorations, the parties – can be a part of Christmas, but Christmas is about Jesus. You know…the “reason for the season.” Is Jesus the focus of your Christmas season or just the Christmas Eve service you attend?
I am so proud of my husband Marshall, an Army Veteran. A few weeks ago, he was the guest speaker for the annual Red River Valley Veterans Day Service in Texas.
He spoke of three characteristics exemplified by members of the armed services: fitness, discipline and trust.
He also shared a few stories of his experience in the military. He highlighted three fellow military members and included military family members.
We are so thankful for our experience as a military family and want to share just a little bit of it with you during November’s Veteran’s Appreciation Month.
What Are You Wearing?
Colossians 3 tells us that we are Chosen, Holy and Loved!
God is telling us what to put on: patience, humility, kindness, gentleness, compassion and forgiveness….we must choose it.
But we want our feelings to decide what we’re going to wear.
If we’re out there talking the gospel but not living the gospel we confuse people. But if we talk it and walk it the world can’t help but notice.
This is the wardrobe that God handpicked for you
Jesus paid a high price for these clothes. Put them on!
What Are You Wearing?
Colossians 3 tells us that we are Chosen, Holy and Loved!
God is telling us what to put on: patience, humility, kindness, gentleness, compassion and forgiveness….we must choose it.
But we want our feelings to decide what we’re going to wear.
If we’re out there talking the gospel but not living the gospel we confuse people. But if we talk it and walk it the world can’t help but notice.
This is the wardrobe that God handpicked for you
Jesus paid a high price for these clothes. Put them on!
Colossians 3 tells us that we are Chosen, Holy and Loved!
God is telling us what to put on: patience, humility, kindness, gentleness, compassion and forgiveness….we must choose it.
But we want our feelings to decide what we’re going to wear.
If we’re out there talking the gospel but not living the gospel we confuse people. But if we talk it and walk it the world can’t help but notice.
This is the wardrobe that God handpicked for you
Jesus paid a high price for these clothes. Put them on!
Just like you, I’ll never forget September 11, 2001. It changed all our lives. Soon after, it dramatically changed our lives because Marshall started deploying to combat; he went to war.
Before deployment, I would spend time daily on my knees in prayer. Not now; I was afraid I would lose control of my emotions... oh no, I was trying to get control, not lose it. I stopped reading my Bible. I had to get my life back under control before I would allow God back into my box where I wanted Him. Crazy, I know!
This went on for a few months, and then it happened…I finally broke! In front of a group of women. Fortunately it was a group of women who loved me. They reminded me of two things.
I love to make lists. In fact, I don’t know how people get through life without one.
Luke 10:41– 42. “Jesus said to her, Dear Martha, there will always be many pressing things to capture your time and attention. She who has chosen to sit at my feet has chosen the one true thing which will outlast all other matters.”
I bet Martha liked lists too.
I know I need to spend time daily with God, so I write it on my list of things to do. If the idea of spending time with God daily is new or seems like a great idea but tough to accomplish, I would recommend you start small.
The Benefits of Waiting - Really!
Today I’m going to talk about waiting...I don’t like it! I want quick results. In fact, we’re being conditioned more and more each day to expect quick results, to not have to wait.
If you’ve been a Christian for more than a day, you’ve probably figured out that you can NOT rush God.
Here’s the thing...there ARE benefits of waiting. I’ll share what I’ve learned in the waiting.
3 Things you Should NEVER do if You’re Married!
First, you should never, and I mean never, be disrespectful. Now, disagreeing isn’t disrespectful. You will never agree 100% with your husband. In fact, you’re crazy if you think you will. It’s all about how you disagree that’s important.
The second thing you’ve probably heard before but need to be reminded.
The third thing...I’ll bet you’ve never given it any thought BUT it’s important!! And I think most of us mess this one up!
What Call has God placed on Your Life?
I am confident that God has given me a work to complete and that God has given YOU a work to complete, a work that brings Him glory.
Are you like Isaiah who cries, “But my work seems so useless! I have spent my strength for nothing and to no purpose.” Have. You ever felt that way?? That what you’re doing is useless and has no purpose?
Find out what the Bible has to say about the call God has on your life.
Rahab had two reputations: the prostitute and the woman of faith.
She had to choose to step out in faith. Many of our decisions have become a habit.
The story of Rahab shows the tremendous contrast between one’s past and future potential. The key is faith. It takes courage to change the course of your life. She had to put her past behind her in order to move forward in God’s plan for her life.
All my best to you,
Tracy Lynn Dougherty
She had to choose to step out in faith. Many of our decisions have become a habit.
The story of Rahab shows the tremendous contrast between one’s past and future potential. The key is faith. It takes courage to change the course of your life. She had to put her past behind her in order to move forward in God’s plan for her life.
The woman was in her dark place… even though it was high noon, her shame had driven her to the “dark” time to go to the well. And what did Jesus do…He didn’t say come back during a better time, he didn’t say come back when you are accepted, come back when you have it together… He met her where she was… he met her in the dark.
What’s your hard?? What’s your dark??
It’s time to EXPOSE it to the Light. Give it to Jesus.
The woman was in her dark place… even though it was high noon, her shame had driven her to the “dark” time to go to the well. And what did Jesus do…He didn’t say come back during a better time, he didn’t say come back when you are accepted, come back when you have it together… He met her where she was… he met her in the dark.
What’s your hard?? What’s your dark??
It’s time to EXPOSE it to the Light. Give it to Jesus.
The woman was in her dark place… even though it was high noon, her shame had driven her to the “dark” time to go to the well. And what did Jesus do…He didn’t say come back during a better time, he didn’t say come back when you are accepted, come back when you have it together… He met her where she was… he met her in the dark.
What’s your hard?? What’s your dark??
It’s time to EXPOSE it to the Light. Give it to Jesus.