My husband and I looked at each other last week, after collapsing into yet another bed, in another home that is not our own, and said, “2016 has been one for the record books…I’m so ready for 2017!” While we are not technically homeless, we have been camping out at friends and families’ homes for...Read More
When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he had been now a long time in that condition, he said unto him, “Do you want to be made whole?” John 5:6 “Do you want to be made whole?” At first blush, this seems like a strange question for Jesus to ask a disabled man...Read More
This past weekend, those of us who live in the USA celebrated our nation’s freedom. Each year we commemorate the time when a rag tag team of revolutionaries fought and won against tyranny. It was on July 4, 1776, that representatives from the thirteen colonies gathered to sign the Declaration of Independence. This act, 240...Read More
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 Kindness is not a virtue we think about on a daily basis, that is, of course, until bulldozed by rudeness. Facing a mean-spirited or selfish person, causes us to appreciate a compassionate and gentle soul....Read More
It all started quite suddenly. One day I felt like an 18-wheeler smacked me, leaving me completely depleted of energy and strength. For real, I’ve never felt so exhausted in my entire life. I didn’t know what was happening as I crawled to bed every night at 7pm, because I couldn’t hold my eyes open....Read More
In 2016, Redeemed Girl launched a new blog series entitled “Becoming a Woman of …” This monthly discipleship feature is all about becoming the women of God that we were created to be. We believe that Jesus redeemed us for a glorious purpose and transforms us into women who radiate His glory to the world....Read More
As the car pulled up to the terminal, my new friend mustered the courage to ask me a question that burdened her heart for many miles. “Marian, how do I become a woman of purity?” I met this beautiful young woman a few years ago at a women’s conference. She was my hostess for the weekend...Read More
“This year, I will lose 10 pounds.” “This year, I will pay off my debt.” “This year, I will not watch Netflix until midnight every night” “This year, I will … ” If you are anything like me, you’ve probably heard or made statements such as these over the last week. As soon as the...Read More
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been at war with my hair. A life plagued by failed hair experiments, ranging from the latest straightening fads to a ghastly spiral perm disaster. The cherry on top is the warehouse full of styling products and gadgets I’ve purchased over the years; expensive and broken promises...Read More
