Your Cart is Empty
What would you do in an emergency? In a disaster? I had the opportunity to find out when a killer earthquake struck our home in California. It was early in the morning, and I was home alone when the ground began to buckle and crack beneath my bare feet. I panicked as I raced for […]
Who do you depend on to get through life? The Apostle Paul, a humble servant and “prisoner” of the Lord, considered himself to be “God-sufficient.” His confidence was securely rooted in the Lord and His sovereign providence over his life. As a man who walked with Jesus, Paul could cope with anything life threw at […]
Read Coping with Life’s Circumstances on Elizabeth & Jim George.
We can’t read very far in the New Testament without realizing that love is important to God. He calls us as women who love God… to walk in love (Ephesians 5:2) to love one another (John 15:12) to love our husbands and children (Titus 2:4) to love our neighbor (Matthew 22:39) to love our enemies […]
She seeks wool and flax, and willingly works with her hands. Proverbs 31:13 In biblical times a house was generally built around an open space which often included a fountain. All in the home enjoyed the happy music of bubbles, gurgles, and splashes produced by their fountain. You can be a fountain of joy when […]
Read A Fountain of Joy on Elizabeth & Jim George.
Question: What do we worry about most? Answer: About our relationships with our parents, brothers and sisters, friends and acquaintances. And we can’t stop there! Oh no, we’ve also got to worry about relationships with our enemies, about the mean girls—and about knowing what to do and how to handle problem people. And as if […]
Read Teen Tuesday—Stop Worrying, Start Praying on Elizabeth & Jim George.
As a parent, you already want to sow seeds of God’s love and His truth into your kids’ hearts. Well, be encouraged. It’s never too early and it’s never too late to start. That’s because God’s Word does not return void, no matter when it’s sown. It always works on the heart of the hearer, […]
Read The Privilege of Partnering with God on Elizabeth & Jim George.
Jesus’ mother, Mary, was living in the center of a huge crisis. She was single and pregnant, which was a public disgrace and punishable by stoning. She was engaged to a righteous man, who was sure to be hurt and would surely want nothing to do with her. As Mary appears to have silently trusted […]
The choices you make as a wife make all the difference. But the good news is that, as God’s child you have the indwelling Holy Spirit. He will produce in you His fruit of the Spirit as you walk in obedience to Him. You can oh-so-subtly slip into nagging, whining, complaining, arguing, and criticizing until, […]
As summer ramps up with its abundance of activities and demands, I think back to some instruction I once receive from my friend, Julie. Julie created bold and beautiful floral arrangements, and was teaching me how to make my own. Before I learned Julie’s insights into creating an arrangement of beauty, I used to purchase […]
Read A Bountiful Bouquet – Part 1 of 3 on Elizabeth & Jim George.
“Hey, I’m the kind of gal who has a refrigerator filled with bottled water, a few pieces of fruit, and a Diet Pepsi. Entertain? I don’t think so!” Are you like my friend? I’m hoping you’ll reconsider! There are so many people around you who need love, friendship, support, and a relaxing time. Begin nurturing […]
Have you ever seen a speeding car with the bumper sticker that says, “Please be patient-God is not finished with me yet!”? If that law-breaking driver is a child of God, then the theology of the bumper sticker is correct. From the moment of your salvation, God is in the process of conforming you into the […]
To me “help these women” are the most embarrassing words in the Bible! That’s because two women, Euodia and Syntyche, caused such serious problems in their church that the apostle Paul had to intervene. What did he do? Paul spoke directly to the two ladies, imploring them to be of the same mind “in the […]
Read “Help These Women” on Elizabeth & Jim George.
(Parents, this devotion is material from A Girl’s Guide to Prayer. We pray it blesses you and your tween!)
When you see your friends, you don’t just say “Hi” and keep on walking. No, you want to catch up and to talk about all kinds of things! That’s how God desires for us to do with Him through prayer.
An interviewer asked famed conductor Leonard Berstein, “What’s the most difficult instrument to play?” Good-naturedly he replied, “Second fiddle!” He added, “And if no one plays second, there’s no harmony.” We need to be more than willing to be God’s servants. We need to revel in the opportunities He gives us to serve. Do you […]
Read Second Fiddle on Elizabeth & Jim George.
It only takes a glimpse of email spam to see evil in action in this fallen world. It’s more than a little scary. But mom, you can make a difference! Moses’ mother, Jochebed, belonged to a sorority of mothers who gave their sons to God to use in the fight against evil. Samuel’s mother gave […]
Read A Courageous Mom on Elizabeth & Jim George.
Proverbs 19:2 warns, “A person who moves too quickly may go the wrong way” (NLT)! In today’s fast-paced world, circumstances may try to keep you from taking the time you need to think through situations. Your kids shout that they’re going to a friend’s house as they head out the door. Your friend calls and […]
Read Wisdom Waits on Elizabeth & Jim George.
Think a minute about the things you worry about. What’s at the top of your worry list for today? Then look at one of God’s guidelines for contentment in Philippians 4:6-7, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of […]
When we first visited Kauai, Hawaii, where we now live, our daughter and son-in-law were stationed on the island. The area had recently experienced the ravages of Hurricane Iniki. As Jim and I drove around the island, we noticed not only the remaining evidence of destruction, but also the huge warning sirens on every beach […]
Read Peace in the Storm on Elizabeth & Jim George.
For almost the first decade of our marriage, Jim and I were lost and confused—and miserable! We had little or no peace in our home. Arguments abounded. One thing led to another until we each were going our own way. Jim was consumed with his job. I was attending classes and obtaining a license in […]
Read Entertaining Thoughts of Divorce on Elizabeth & Jim George.
More than a billion Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged each year. And yet a lot of moms aren’t feeling the love. Sadly, love is a quality often misunderstood. It’s easy to confuse it with a physical desire for your spouse or a lavish covering of praise by your children or friends. Yet those versions can […]
“If I can just get home, everything will be okay!” Wouldn’t it be great if every member of your family knew there was one place where everything will be all right? Your home should—and can be—a place of refuge. A place for healing. A place for renewal. Look around your house or apartment… inside and out. […]
Read A Place of Refuge on Elizabeth & Jim George.
As you look at the world and its sin and evil, don’t conclude or think God doesn’t care about what’s going on. Or that He isn’t capable of dealing with it or in control. God does care, and He is capable of doing whatever He wants—but in His timing. Hear what God told Moses with […]
There’s nothing you can do that God can’t use. From cleaning up to being a keynote speaker at a conference, you can contribute to and be part of the work of Christ. Luke 8:1-3 describes a group of faithful women who used their money and means to support Jesus and His disciples on their preaching […]
“I noticed Mom could barely hear us at dinner this weekend. Since Dad died she’s never been quite the same.” I can so identify with this woman. Can you? I’ve walked through several seasons of life myself. My dad died and my mother was institutionalized all within a few months. And yet during those days […]
Read Seasons of Life on Elizabeth & Jim George.
Hmm…1 year…12 months…365 days. That’s 8,760 hours! You’ve got time. So dream big. Dream of being a woman who serves and honors God. Will you do this? Describe the woman you want to be-spiritually, that is-in one year. In one year you can attack a weak area in your Christian life and gain victory. You can […]
Read Dream Big on Elizabeth & Jim George.
Deciding what to say yes to and what to say no to is not a simple thing. I’m as social as the next person, but when I had children and home and was deep into raising my kids with God’s priorities in mind, I had to determine where other activities, commitments, and people fit within […]
Read Pray Through Your Priorities on Elizabeth & Jim George.
All creation yearns for that wonderful day when Jesus returns to right all wrongs and heal the ravages of sin. We’re on our way to eternity, but until then, you and I face all the challenges of being in the world today. So how do we best live in the shadow of eternity? How should […]
Read Love with the Heart of Jesus on Elizabeth & Jim George.
Do you know what your purpose is? Can you boldly declare, “For this I was born” and know what the “this” is? Jesus could! He clearly stated, “For this cause I was born” when He was questioned by Pilate (John18:37). Jesus went on to say, “I have come into the world, that I should bear […]
Read Shining Lights on Elizabeth & Jim George.
What is it about resolutions that fill us with delightful anticipation… and dread? At first we are hopeful. But unfortunately we begin to doubt our ability to keep a resolution. Embrace this list of godly resolutions so that you have the strength of the Lord leading the way: Never worry about your self-worth, but instead… […]
If you and I wait until conditions are perfect, we will never serve others. For instance, God’s servant Moses had to choose to serve in spite of his situation. He was called by God to lead His people–about 2 million of them!—out of Egypt (Exodus 3:1-22). But there was just one problem-the people weren’t sure […]
Read Serve In Spite of Your Situation on Elizabeth & Jim George.
God created marriage. In His perfect wisdom, He designed man and woman to complement each other and to enjoy a permanent and complete union with each other. In Genesis 2:18 He said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.” After the Lord created Eve, […]
Read How To Nurture Your Marriage on Elizabeth & Jim George.
When we love people, we can’t help but pray for them because we carry them in our hearts! And when friends are far away and we’re unable to express our love and support personally, we can pray, knowing that God hears us. Jesus prayed for His disciples. Paul prayed for the believers in Philippi, the […]
From the beginning of time God gave a divine principle for marriage: “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh” (Genesis 2:24). Leaving and cleaving is always a test of faith for a wife. It tests her … Obedience to God’s Word […]
Read Marriage: Stepping Into The Unknown on Elizabeth & Jim George.
If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that. James 4:15 There are two conditions we should be careful not to violate in our decision making and planning. The first is failing to consider our finiteness as humans. Let’s face it-our knowledge is limited. We have no way of knowing what the future […]
It took Michelangelo four years to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. He had to paint with his head tilted uncomfortably upward while standing on scaffolds held by brackets in the walls, some 60 feet above the floor. Amazing! He never stopped using his mind, his creativity, his energy. And neither should you! Once […]
Are you confident in Christ? Are you placing your full trust in Jesus or have you lost sight of your identity with Christ? Are you confidently serving your family, raising your children, ministering your spiritual gifts, and being a bold witness with the authority of Christ? There is absolutely no reason for self-doubt or timidity. Direct […]
Read How You Can be Confident in Christ on Elizabeth & Jim George.
As people who love the Lord, we must bluntly and daily ask ourselves if there is any area in our life where we know we are off track, out of God’s will, and have wandered off His path of righteousness. Are there any choices of disobedience we are making repeatedly that are becoming unholy habits? Here […]
Read Leaving the Rut of Bad Habits on Elizabeth & Jim George.
Freedom! William Wallace was not afraid to claim it in the movie “Braveheart.” Our founding fathers were not afraid to declare it for our nation on July 4, 1776. And the Lord says that the greatest kind of freedom possible is ours: “…the truth will set you free” John 8:32 “All are justified freely by […]
Read Be Bold! on Elizabeth & Jim George.
Do you wonder what to pray about or how to get started? Here are a few tried and true suggestions. Start with God first: “Lord, thank You for loving me. I look around in amazement at Your lovely creation. Thank You for Your sacrifice so I can know You.” Consider your relationship with Him: “Lord, […]
Read Start with God on Elizabeth & Jim George.
There is no greater example of loving service than that seen in a mother. It’s remarkable the great sacrifice a mom makes for her children when they’re feeling sick or struggling with something in their life. The apostle Paul served with this kind of love. In his letter to the Christians in Thessalonica, he wrote, […]
Read Energized by Love on Elizabeth & Jim George.
I don’t want to oversimplify this, but how we use our mind is our choice. To decide to use your mind to know God, learn His Word, study His truths, and trust His promises requires perseverance and discipline. Living out God’s plan for your life requires that you use godly thinking, wisdom, and guidelines. Matthew […]
Crisis is a fact of life. It’s not a matter of if, but when the next one will hit. This is not morbid introspection; it’s just the reality of living in a sinful and chaotic world. So the question you as a couple need to address is this: How are you going to respond to each new crisis as it comes? Roman 8:28 comes […]
Read Responding to Crisis As a Couple on Elizabeth & Jim George.
Praying for your children is the most powerful way you can care for them. Most times your heart will naturally overflow in prayer for them. And even when they’re causing trouble or your patience is wearing thin, a quick prayer will calm your nerves and soothe your children. You’ll be amazed at the huge difference […]
Christmas is right around the corner! Are you dreading all the work? All the cooking? Serving all those people? And what about all the clean up?! Serving is a simple and noble assignment. And it is perhaps the most obvious sign of Christlike maturity. Whenever you are serving others—whether it’s Christmas Day or every […]
Read Serving on Christmas Day God’s Way on Elizabeth & Jim George.
If leading other women is one of the desires of your heart, or if leadership is something others are asking of you, consider a few principles drawn from J. Oswald Sanders’s classic book, Spiritual Leadership. A leader is a follower—The adage is true that to be a leader you must first be a follower. Leadership is […]