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The Final Bits of Psalm 144 01.01.2024 13:24 ↓

The last few verses became daily prayers over my family. Do you do the same thing with God’s Word? Do you memorize it? What are your 2024 plans with Jesus? Realnetta@gmail.com

Change Your Tune - Psalm 144:9, 10 22.09.2023 8:02 ↓

A little phrase my Dad used to say to me popped into my head when I read these verses. And now certain words I think (or say) are alerts to me that my heart needs a new tune.

Enemies & Bigness! Psalm 144:6-8 18.08.2023 9:17 ↓

Who is your enemy? How do you handle the list of fears & concerns that go around and around in your head? These verses give us a few practical ideas.

Snacks & Prayer- Psalm 144:5 11.08.2023 11:52 ↓

A teenager’s demand for snacks looks a lot like the way some people talk to God.

Now is just so NOW! - Psalm 144:4 04.08.2023 7:05 ↓

Time traveling to tomorrow steals the goodness of today.

Barbie Dolls & God’s Team - Psalm 144:2 21.07.2023 11:01 ↓

Little girls at my daughter’s birthday party did the same exact thing we do to God.

New Viewpoint & Trainer -Psalm 144:1 17.07.2023 12:55 ↓

Two truths learned from Psalm 144:1

The Source- Romans 15 & 16 20.06.2023 11:25 ↓

It’s amazing what can go through our minds in a single day. Our thoughts can smash our hopes & joys.

Those Disney Movies-Romans 14 16.06.2023 10:18 ↓

Someone’s decision about a right/wrong situation may stem from something completely different that you think.

Clothe Yourself- Romans 13 16.05.2023 12:36 ↓

No one can make us spend time with Jesus… no one else can put His Spirit in or on us. So spend time in the Bible… and here’s a simple way to break down one verse and pull info & inspiration from it.

Voice in Your Head- Romans 11 & 12 09.05.2023 12:37 ↓

There’s a constant thought process & “voice” we listen to… who’s voice is it? God can turn our lives in totally different direction by changing the way we think.

Disgraced? Romans 9 & 10 02.05.2023 10:45 ↓

Does God promise that we’ll never be disgraced?

Even There- Romans 8 25.04.2023 13:52 ↓

Even when you’re stuck in a hole of shame, He is there. His love reaches… say His name… JESUS!

Using the Tool Correctly -Romans 6 & 7 18.04.2023 12:31 ↓

We are instruments for God’s purpose… and just like we may use a screw driver or hammer incorrectly, we may be misusing His precious tool- us!

Confidence - Romans 5 11.04.2023 10:41 ↓

There is always strength to hold up your head (even if it’s a bean neck with no muscles!)

I Believe, I Believe! Romans 4 04.04.2023 12:11 ↓

Believing in God means we can have faith because we know He can make something out of nothing!

Three Fingers Back Atcha -Romans 3 26.03.2023 12:48 ↓

I used to hate that little phrase, but now it holds a very different meaning to me.

The Angry Vacuumer- Romans 2 17.03.2023 11:55 ↓

Doing what’s right from a wrong heart vs Doing what’s right from a heart that is changed by God (even when it’s uncomfortable or painful)

Weekly Prayer Notebook 09.03.2023 11:51 ↓

Keeping track of answered prayer builds our faith & helps us keep a thankful heart. Here’s the little system of praying for certain things on specific days that I’ve used for years.

The “B” Word(s)- Romans 1 27.02.2023 11:35 ↓

Simple encouragement to help us believe & other words that begin with “B” from Romans 1.

I Already Learned This! 17.02.2023 10:27 ↓

It felt like God was telling me the same thing over and over… “I already learned that God!!!” But then I took a closer look at my journal & realized He was saying more than I was hearing.

Carob & Chocolate, Fake & Real 10.02.2023 10:32 ↓

How are we supposed to put a smile on our face then we don’t feel it at all on the inside? How does knowing God have anything to do with that?

Do you know what “Yada” means? 03.02.2023 9:09 ↓

That word has been used in sitcoms & popular culture. But it’s meaning is deep and comforting. Psalm 144:3

Using our Influence -Esther 9 &10 27.01.2023 12:38 ↓

Esther set the example of using her influence for the benefit of other. Her people followed. What about us?