Life's Hard Battles.

Every day Satan is going to and fro about the earth, plotting against the Follower's of Christ (or Knights of the Prince)  seeking to confuse, tempt, and utterly destroy them.   And what he sends our way may be something that looks like fun or inviting for a short time....but if we give into the temptation that he sends our way we will find our selves more lost (not salvation lost) and wondering than we were before.   And he does these things to distract us from focusing on being more Christ-like and following His Word.

Or he may send a hard or even dark situation into our lives, to further distract and cause us to doubt our day to day lives.  It could be anything,  losing a job,  the death of a loved one,  a tense situation with family or friends.  The list could go on and on.

How do we deal with hard and tempting situations?

First we can't deal with this Devil by our selves.   God our Lord and Savior is our great help in troubled times.  We can't do any good by our selves,  only through Him can we fight life's hard battles.    Spending time with Him and spending time in His word is just about the best thing for us when hard stuff comes our way.  Daily prayer, and reading of His word to keep His promises fresh in our minds.  Because we are a very forgetful people, and need to be reminded and refreshed daily.

Also it comes down to the choices that we make and what we allow in to our heart and mind.   Holding fast to the truth and choosing the right things to dwell on can be very hard at times.  But we must hold fast to the truth of Him and His word.   He is faithful!

Knight of the Prince.

If you have never read my favorite series by Chuck Black  called "The Kingdom Series"  or his new books  "The  Knights of Arrethtrae"  Then I must urge you to check out these amazing books that are not only full of adventure and excitement but are also challenging and encouraging. The first series is an alagory of the Bible set in medieval times, and the second is about Knights of the Prince (Christians).
 The Prince represents Jesus.  The knights live out their faith conquering many trials and tribulation that Christians go through.   I am honored to call myself a Knight of the Prince, though I could never, no matter how hard I try earn that title.  My Savior opend my eyes years ago telling me I was great sinner, and that with out Him I could never gain eternal life with Him.   This series is so good and so encouraging that I would like to recommend it to any one and every one!  

   
I encourage you to take up the two edged sword (the Bible)  to fight lifes battles!

To ride hard and sure even when the enemy is pressing in on you!

To be the Prince's servant and tell others about Him and tell them what He has done for us!

The King reigns....and His Son!!!

Book review. "Joyfully at Home."

This book"Joyfully at Home" by Jasmine Baucham, is a book for young ladies (yes, and older women :)  on vision and hope.

My mom and I along with my younger sister Emma, are going through this wonderful book together.  In the mornings on most week days if you happened to be dropping by or just peeking in our living room window, you would find us sitting on our blue couch, us girls sitting on either side of momma. (Me in my big blue robe if it is a chilly sort of day. :)  And thus, we begin.

I have found this book challenging yet encouraging women what it truly means to be joyfully at home.

The chapter called "What is joyful Contentment?"  Focuses on being content where the Lord has you at that present time.  That there is no "perfect" state of life, such as wifehood, motherhood, singleness, what have you.  There will be struggles and trials through ever stage of life.  But not to despair,  God has placed us exactly were He wants us to be.

One of the many chapters that struck home for me was the one titled, "Overcoming a False view of Husbands."  In where dear Jasmine points out that  husbands will not be perfect. That we would be marrying a sinner.  That he ain't all Prince Charming.
(on that note we will not be all flawless perfect maidens)  
That was something I never really thought about until recently.  Ya know?  Marrying a sinner......
a sinner like me.  

Jasmine, with much wisdom and humor, writes this book like she is sitting on a park bench having a conversation with you.   It is so encouraging and challenging, it really makes you think!

I recommend this amazing book to all women striving to be truly joyful at home.