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Hope with Painted Wings
[Guest post by Rebecca Lamarche: This post is a two-fer! First, Rebecca shares a poem. Then, she has an “insight” that is more devotional style. I hope you enjoy Rebecca’s wordsmithery and viewpoint on hope as much as I did!] Hope with Painted Wings From the genesis of forming me inside my mother’s womb Through the exodus from innocence so early in my youth, In the desert of my wandering, I was thirsting for my purpose, And You led me through the sandstorms to oases of Your truth. From every bucket of belief I drew from wells of tainted water, You dipped ladles full of murky thoughts and turned them…
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Finding Your Identity in Christ
[Guest post by Ashley Linne: Sometimes I think, we as humans get wrapped up in ourselves and don’t stop to think about what a massive universe God has created. When we realize how small we are, it can be unsettling. But it can also give us to comfort to know that, even though we’re only one of His creations, we all have an identity in Christ.] I’ve been asking God who I am for what seems like forever. Not just “What should I be when I grow up?” although that has been a very frequent topic of discussion between the two of us. Most of the time, though, the questions…
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What Does Your Soul Need Right Now?
What does your soul need right now? Does it need rest? Or a break? Or maybe it needs to just have a day filled with fun. Does it need a change? Does it need a resolution to an ongoing problem? Let’s mind our bodies and souls.
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Christmas Guest Post Series: Submit Your Stories!
I wanted to take this opportunity to announce the 2014 Devotional Diva Christmas Guest Post Series! This is an idea I came up with for my first Christmas as editor-in-chief here. I knew I definitely wanted to have Christmas-themed guest posts during December, but didn’t really know how to go about it. I came up with a “theme” that I would like all of the guest posts from December 9th – 23rd to follow. Since we have a Tuesday/Thursday guest post schedule, that means there’s only 5 official spots. However, depending on the response I receive, I’m open to adding more spots on other days between those dates. Now, are…
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Bible Translations, the MEV Bible & Giveaway
I remember sitting at my friend’s house when I was about 8 years old, looking at the new Bible she had received. King James Version? I thought. Isn’t it just the Bible? Of course, I had my own Bible. It was also the KJV, but I guess I never noticed the inscription on the title page. It was years until I understood why there were different versions of the Bible, and learned that there were so many! As a child, it seemed confusing to me. I knew that there was only one Word. How could there be different Bibles? Only recently did I start using and really looking at different versions. The…
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God is Light
I hope you’re enjoying these little Saturday blips. Today, a quick inspiration and pick-me-up at the end of your week! God is light. In Him there is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:5 →M
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Pen of a Skillful Writer
[Guest post by Zimkita Nogela: I love poetry (especially poetry that praises the Lord), and it’s exciting for me to share more with you! Please be inspired and encouraged by Zimkita’s words.] What Type of Love is This Cracked clay deemed pathetic and useless Ridiculously covered with cheap gold Stripped of all dignity and self-worth That was me before you came into my life Wrapped under the spell of people prophesying to love me- Injecting words of sweet poisonous honey Each time they spoke Consequently engraving me into a life of sin Crumbling and yet surprisingly hesitant I came to you Opened my heart and let you in… You penetrated…
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Surrender Displayed
[Guest post by Jennifer Kelly: I love Jennifer’s vibrancy for spreading God’s grace. This is her story about salvation, forgiveness and most importantly, Jesus.] I love it when other women share their personal stories of overcoming grief and pain and forgiveness. It’s like receiving a precious gift when you least expect it. When you stumble upon a story of hope in the midst of hopelessness, healing amidst the pain, or love for the unlovable, it moves you. I grab onto stories of life found in the desert, and bury them into my soul. In a world where brokenness, selfishness, and evil turn up on every street corner, I am need of…
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Home
I wrote this post a week in advance, because I’m blessed enough to be at home right now. I currently live in California, but I couldn’t wait to get back to Iowa and see my family. I was searching for quotes on family when I came across this Home isn’t a place; it’s a feeling. And that’s the little sentiment I’d like to leave you with today 🙂 →M
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When You Fail to Walk in the Light
[Guest post by Glee: I love Glee’s bravery to share this story on Devotional Diva. I know it’s hard for many women to talk about their interfaith marriages. And it can be even harder to admit your sins publicly. Thank you, Glee, for being so open in order to help spur other women forward!] “The light of the body is the eye, therefore when thine eye is single thy whole body is also full of light. But when thine eye is evil, thy body is full of darkness. Take heed therefore that the light that is in thee be not darkness.” Luke 11: 34, 35 My husband and I have an…
