October 13 – Hebrews 12: 1

We’re on the home stretch, Annie! Only 3 more 3×5’s to go and you’ll have your promised year’s worth. It’s been challenging, and I’ve learned a lot. Thanks for asking me. Since we’re talking about “home stretch,” let’s go to Hebrews 12: 1. Hebrews 12: 1 Amplified Therefore then, since we are surrounded by so great... Read More

Zipping By

This has been such a busy week, and Wednesday has already come – the day I would normally post on my blog. I haven’t had time for cooking adventures or for processing pictures this week. Instead, today I’m leaving a post that I wrote a few weeks ago. (Click here to read more or leave a comment on Zipping By)  Read More

October 12 (B) – P.S.

Devotion by Shelly P.S. – (everyone loves and reads a P.S.!) Philippians 4: 2-13 Process. The only way a person can learn to be content in any and every circumstance is to have any and every circumstance in their lives. Would we believe Paul’s “secret” of being content if he had only lived the posh life? His voice rang true because God had proven to... Read More

October 12 (A) – The Secret of Being Content

Devotion by Shelly Well, dear Annie, I am daily practicing these things for with all my heart I long to learn the secret of being content in any and every situation. I get glimpses of what it is like to walk in the presence of God, to see Him in prayer, to sense His protection and to point my thoughts. I have a ways to go before I can say “I have learned to be content…,”... Read More

October 11 (B) – Potential Power

The Secret of Being Content: Potential Power Devotion by Shelly Philippians 4:13 I can do everything through HIM who gives me strength. Some may find this statement prideful, but Paul was standing side by side with his best friend, the Prince of Peace and as he looked at the world from this position he spoke with the confidence of one that knew the true peace of walking so closely... Read More

October 11 (A) – Plenty or Want is Fine

The Secret of Being Content: Plenty or Want is Fine Devotion by Shelly Philippians 4: 11-12 Paul says that he practiced these very things and that over time he learned to be content. He practiced in every kind of circumstance until his position of peace with the Prince of Peace became so solid that it didn’t matter what the situation was, he was at peace and that peace guarded... Read More

October 10 (B) – Practice!

The Secret of Being Content: Practice! Devotion by Shelly Philippians 4:9 Yes, being a growing and obedient Christian takes work, it’s not for pansies. Paul says, “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me — put it into Practice.” One must practice the Presence of God, Praying, seeking Protection from a position of God’s... Read More

October 10 (A) – Pointed Thoughts

The Secret of Being Content: Pointed Thoughts Devotion by Shelly Philippians 4:8 So from our protected position of peace with the Prince of Peace we choose to point our thoughts to what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent or praiseworthy. I don’t know about you, but for me that is a full time job. I find my thoughts have taken off like a fish on a... Read More

October 9 (B) – Protected Position of God's Peace

Devotion by Shelly The Secret of Being Content: Protected Position of God’s Peace Philippians 4:7 And the Peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. When you pray about everything to the One that is always present, His peace guards you. We need a guard because we are in a daily battle to find our way to PEACE to... Read More

October 9 (A) – Prayer with Thanksgiving

Devotion by Shelly The Secret of Being Content: Prayer with Thanksgiving Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Since the moment Adam and Eve left the garden and no longer physically walked with God they called on Him in prayer. It’s talking to the One whose presence is... Read More