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The “Perfect” Christian Couple
[Editor’s Note: This a guest post by Tracy Cook. I want to give Tracy a big thank you for bravely sharing her story today. Tracy and her husband were seen as the “perfect” Christian couple, but struggled privately. It’s not always talked about openly enough!] The “Perfect” Christian Couple For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 NLT Well here goes. I’m not a perfect Christian, I don’t have a perfect life, and now I don’t have a perfect marriage. Ah there’s the rub… everyone else thought…
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2017
Hello again! I hope you had merry holidays and got to spend lots of time with your family and friends. Today I wanted to share a 2017 inspiration board with a few quotes. Some I posted on the Devotional Diva instagram (@devotional_diva). If you’re not already following me there, please do! I try to post almost everyday 🙂 I include a lot from my everyday life, so you might know that I’m back in Croatia! These are just a few thoughts I have going into 2017 — let’s make it the best year yet, Divas!
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Merry Christmas from Me
Merry Christmas Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.10 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. 11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a…
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Has Anyone Seen Jesus
Has Anyone Seen Jesus? [Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Terasha Burrell, wrapping up A Very Diva Christmas! Besides a short post from myself this coming Thursday, that’ll be it! Terasha was not the last person to submit her post, but after reading it I knew it had to be the last guest post in our Christmas series. It’s a wonderful call-to-action to remember who the season is about, and how to share Him with others.] His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast. When…
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A Mary Little Christmas
A Mary Little Christmas [Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Carla Gasser, past Diva Christmas series guest blogger, and the latest installment of the A Very Diva Christmas guest blogger series! All of these devotionals are inspired by the Christmas story — here’s Carla’s take on how to “Have Yourself a Mary Little Christmas…”] A few years ago I wrote an Advent devotional entitled “Have Yourself a Mary Little Christmas.” I was convicted regarding my role in making Christmas “merry” for my family and wanted to go back to the first Christmas and see where maybe I was getting things wrong. ” I took a look at the very first…
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A Heart in Waiting
A Heart in Waiting [Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Constance Darby and the next installment in A Very Diva Christmas. I hope you are enjoying our annual Christmas guest post series! Thank you so much to Constance for this Christmas devotional — it is very much her story, exactly what Devotional Diva is all about!] Luke 2: 19 but Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often. I remember sitting in the Lawless Chapel of Dillard University, twelve years ago, as an incoming freshman. The chapel was filled with 17, 18 and maybe even 19 year olds all eager to embark on…
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A Blessing in the Burdens
A Blessing in the Burdens [Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Winslow E. Dixon and the second post in A Very Diva Christmas. I tried to make all of the posts flow well in the series. Since Alisha Ritchie’s opening guest post dealt with Mary’s response to her pregnancy, I thought Winslow’s take on how Joseph also dealt with the news would be a good follow-up.] And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of…
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Joyous Response
Joyous Response [Editor’s Note: A Very Diva Christmas is here! This is a guest post by Alisha Ritchie, who we are welcoming back to kick off the series! As you recall, (or not if you are new…welcome!) this is the 3rd annual Christmas series at Devotional Diva. All of the posts will be focused on the Christmas story, specifically Luke 1 or 2. This guest post devotional series will span three weeks, and I truly hope it can inspire you this Christmas season. I am so thrilled with all of the submissions and writers that helped me put this together. Thank you! Also, all of the photos that will be…
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My Little Lamb
My Little Lamb This may be my last chance before the holidays and A Very Diva Christmas to tell you about my son O’s Precious Moments little lamb birthday train figurine. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, I make a “commission” off of that purchase. This does not cost you any extra money, but you will be supporting the efforts of Devotional Diva. I always want to very honest with you and appreciate your support. O turned 1 in May. And, no, I didn’t order this little guy right on time, but mail takes forever to get over here! So, I’m sorry…
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Writing Tips from Author Frances Gregory Pasch
Writing Tips from Author Frances Gregory Pasch [Editor’s Note: This is an interview I conducted with author Frances Gregory Pasch. She’s 82 years wise and has blessed us with some awesome writing tips! Some background on Frances… Frances Gregory Pasch has been married to her husband, Jim, since 1958. They have five sons and nine grandchildren. They live in New Jersey. You can contact Frances on her website: www.francesgregorypasch.com.] Do you consider yourself a lifelong writer? No. I did write couponing and refunding columns for a year in the early 1980’s for a local newspaper, but I had not written anything before that. In 1983, at the age of 50 I had a…
