by Kimberly | Sep 21, 2011 | Books
This is definitely a concept I am learning so much about as I am about to get married. When living that closely in relationship with someone else, life has to be lived in the Spirit. I wish I could say I’ve always thought about living in the spirit every day of my life, but I haven’t. We get in “I can do this” mode and forget that we must engage and submit to the Spirit every moment of our livs.
Kenneth Berding has written a helpful and deliberate book to show us how to do this and what this looks like in our daily lives. With study questions at the end of each readable, short(er) chapter, this book would be great in engaging study with a small group of women or possibly reading through it with your spouse, or maybe a teenager son or daughter during family devotions.
Berding walks through Romans 8, such a powerful chapter of the Bible, and what this Scripture passage says and what is looks like in the every-day world. Berding not only gives great insight into the passage from a Biblical studies aspect, but also from a personal aspect – with antecdotes and personal application.
Here is one ending paragraph:
“How are your spiritual ankle muscles? Have they atrophied due to inactivity? It will take time to get accustomed to a moment-by-moment, day-by-day walk in the Spirit if this is not the regular pattern of your life. But is this not what you most deeply desire? Can you hear the Spirit calling you to journey with Him? My prayer and hope for you is that you will respond to the Spirit’s invitation to live a life of dependence and hope and wisdom and courage and holiness and prayer…all empowered by the Holy Spirit of God.” (pg 27)
May your whole life and all your relationships look and be difference after you read this book. May the Spirit use it mightily in your life.
by Kimberly | Sep 21, 2011 | writing
What steps do you take to become a better writer?
Well, here is one for me.
Emily Freeman is hosting a 31 days writing “assignment”. And it just so happens to fall in the month that I am getting married.
But, so be it. I was planning on journaling through all of it anyway – now I get to actually write about it.
It will help in finishing a little book I am calling “Marriage Isn’t” and it will help me remember the days leading up to my wedding, our honeymoon, and first days in our new home together. It will make me use car rides successfully. It will help me be a better communicator to my soon-to-be-husband. It will teach me more about the gospel. It will help me take and think through better photographs.
I can’t wait! It will be fun. And hopefully you will get a nugget of truth – when I post them all (post wedding day) when I return.
What would you want to write about for 31 days?
by Kimberly | Sep 21, 2011 | Bible
When you hear that word: what do you think of?
I tend to think of down comforters and chicken pot pie (or any other type of Southern comfort food – like my Granny’s chicken and rice).
But, the Lord has been gracious to me in giving me this verse lately – one that I am working on memorizing the entire chapter – it has been of great comfort.
“You will say in that day, ‘I will give thanks to you, O LORD, for though you were anger with me, your anger turned away, that you might comfort me.”
(Isaiah 12:1 ESV)
God had every right to stay angry with me: I had sinned against His perfect love and law. I hate Him. I was His enemy.
Yet…He turned His righteous anger away.
He did this by sending Jesus to come to earth, dwell among us, and die on a cross – never having sinned even once.
He did this…to comfort me. Not to continue pouring out wrath on my life, but to comfort me with His love and goodness.
How does the mercy of God comfort you? How do you comfort others with it?
by Kimberly | Sep 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
In honor of today being September 19, there are 19 days left till EC and I get married. CAN’T WAIT!
This weekend, we are heading to Williamsburg to visit with some of his family (and get out of town for 2 whole day!) I love road trips!
This past weekend, we went with some fun friends to Pine Knoll Shores to the NC Aquarium, New Bern to eat lunch, and Ft. Macon to walk on the beach.
Finishing up quarter 3 of Treasuring Christ in the next 3 weeks and starting Q4. Pressing in before I go on a trip: honeymoon = no work.
Dealing with disappointment – always need the Gospel. Feed disappointment with Joy and tears (I’ve had more tears than Joy – but trying to let the Spirit switch that).
Link Love:
Most of my stuff I love now is on Pinterest: you can follow me here.
Made these for lunch yesterday and will have some for dinner tonight.
by Kimberly | Sep 13, 2011 | Bible, Books, Women
Are your quiet times ever dry?
Do you feel like the Bible should be more nourishing to you than what you are currently receiving?
Do you need some “juice” to get your daily walk with God into a run?
My friend Lara and her writing partner and friend, Katie, have written a helpful and readable e-book to help answer these such questions. There are times when every woman feels like that their quiet times just aren’t what they should be. Maybe you are a mother of young children and its hard for you to even get in 5 minutes a day (while you are taking a shower, usually). Or maybe you a mom of teenagers and you pray for them constantly. Maybe you are married and you find your role as a wife to be overwhelming. Maybe you are single and you are looking for direction.
God’s Word has the answers to all of these life situations and you CAN get the most out of God’s Word. God’s Word is sufficient for all your needs and His Word is true.
Maybe, you are reading this, and you’ve never had a quiet time. You don’t know how. Katie and Lara address this issue – then take that deeper. Its not just a scheduling how-to, its a heart how-to. So, this book is good for you – wherever you are in your journey with Christ.
Hear these words: “I wake up wanting to hold the reigns of control and set my agenda. Before my feet hit the floor my mind takes off. I have to start the day low. I am the needy one – empty-handed and thirsty for His presence. I arise from my slumber into His day – His plan. I’m the one who slept all night while He never wearied.”
Ladies – this book has great insight, honest feelings, and great resources to help you journey on and savor the Living Water of Christ through the Words of the Bible.
Savor. Win a free e-copy of this by leaving a comment about your favorite Bible verse and what it means to you! Thanks Lara and Katie!
