Beth Ipock's Blog (5)

 

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise– in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?   Psalms 56:3-4 NIV

What are you afraid of?  Be honest before God and ask Him to replace your fear with praise.  Trust Him.  He has been so faithful.

Now think about the kids you are responsible for each day. …

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Good morning!



This morning my prayer for you comes from Romans 12:12.



"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."



I'm sure there is something in that verse that you can use every day.



I pray that today you will not only have hope, but that you will find opportunities to share your hope. I pray that you I'll have patience for that most challenging child who needs some grace because they don't get any at home.



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I love how God honors our desire to be in His word!



This morning I was starting with Morning and Evening by Charles Spurgeon. His devotions are not only just on one verse, but only one part of one verse. But often, the Lord uses that verse as a springboard into study of that verse or a larger passage, or even a precept.



We are so blessed in our culture to have simple and almost unlimited access to scripture. And one of the best parts of that is being able to read many… Continue

I started a weekly devo for teachers and other children's workers that I know.  I decided it might help others.  Do you know anyone who needs to "Love Our Kids"?  Share it!  http://wp.me/pOdsD-3w

I love listening to some of the great Bible teaching available on Bott Radio. While I don't believe listening to this teaching is a replacement for my personal Bible study or meeting with my church family for solid Bible teaching and fellowship, it is a great supplement during my commute or even while I put on my makeup in the…

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