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I Love You (but you love me more)
I Love You (But You Love Me More) [Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Melissa Merrett, who is bringing even MORE music to Devotional Diva! Melissa is sharing about her intimate songwriting experience as a Christian musician. I’m so grateful to be exposed to and to be sharing these wonderful Christian artists with you recently and I hope you enjoy their work!] I sat down at my piano to do some songwriting one morning. The birds were chirping and I had just boiled the kettle and poured myself a nice hot cup of tea. As I was sipping my tea in the silence of my bedroom at the piano,…
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Reflecting and Projecting: How to Live Each Year with Purpose
Reflecting and Projecting: How to Live Each Year with Purpose [Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Britney Christian Miller. Britney is sharing her story today about being a Christian missionary and musician abroad and her goals now that she is home in California this year. You may be noticing more music on Devotional Diva! I’m thrilled about this, and there is more to come 😉 Thank you, Britney!] This time of year, all of us do two things; we reflect and we project. We reflect on the year we just lived and then we project our ideals on to a new year. Whether we do this for five minutes when…
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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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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 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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A Very Diva Christmas – Writers Wanted!
Hey Divas, I’m cooking up my 3rd annual Devotional Diva Christmas Guest Post Series and looking for guest contributors! (Wow, can you believe it will be my 3rd Christmas here at DD?) Anyways, I’m looking for writers who would like to pick a scripture from the Christmas story to be inspired by (Luke 1 or 2). I’m thinking the Magnificat (Luke 46-55 would be a wonderful source!) The Magnificat: Mary’s Song of Praise 46 Mary responded, “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. 47 How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! 48 For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed. 49 For the…
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Why I Surrendered My Marriage to God
Why I Surrendered My Marriage to God [Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Angela Tyler. I’m so happy Angela reached out to me to share to her story on Devotional Diva! Marriage isn’t always perfect, but God always is. Thank you for sharing with us, Angela!] Like many other girls growing up, I often imagined what my life would be like as an adult. I pictured myself married with two children, football practices and family game night. Things were planned out, and I knew exactly the kind of husband I wanted. I was a go getter with a can do attitude about my future. I had the right stuff to make…
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It’s OK to Dream Scared
It’s OK to Dream Scared [Editor’s Note: Please welcome back Devotional Diva founder Renee Fisher for this guest post! Thanks, Renee! ] We are supposed to be afraid when we walk on water—when we are learning how to be bold and courageous. That’s why we walk by faith and not by feelings alone. If you currently find yourself in transition, here are a few quotes from interviews I gathered from a survey that encouraged me. I hope they encourage you as well. Laura answered, “Reading through the Psalms always brings me comfort during transition; they’re a good reminder that it’s okay to feel confused and frustrated about what is happening in life.” Francine answered, “It’s scary to…
