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<p>I count everything as loss compared to the possession of the priceless privilege (the supreme advantage) of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord and of progressively becoming more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him [perceiving and recognizing and understanding Him more fully and clearly]. For His sake I have lost everything and consider it all to &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2022/12/26/progressively-in-his-image/">Continue reading <spa

<p>&#8220;But Martha&#8230;&#8221; Luke 10:40 As a mom, one thing I have been extremely conscious of is not comparing my boys to one another. I have read the research &#8230; Doing so creates self-doubt in a child, breeds jealousy, damages parent-child and sibling-sibling relationships and potentially catapults them as anxious adults. Not a good idea. That &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2020/12/08/irevadvent-day-10/">Continue reading <span

<p>For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45 I have truly never thought about this word&#8230; RANSOM. I have honestly never pondered the idea of ransom, how it relates to Christmas and the reality that Jesus &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2019/12/16/the-ultimate-christmas-purchase/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>One thing have I asked of the Lord, that I will seek, inquire for and [insistently] require: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord [in His Presence] all the days of my life, to behold and gaze upon the beauty [the sweet attractiveness and the delightful loveliness] of the Lord and to &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2017/12/03/insisting-on-simplicity-this-christmas/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>I have set before you life and death, blessing and curses. NOW CHOSE LIFE, so that you and your children may live and that you may LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD, listen to HIS VOICE, and HOLD FAST to Him. For the Lord is your LIFE&#8230;. Deuteronomy 30:19 With great intention this holiday season I &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2015/11/28/peace-love-joy-not-just-words-they-are-promises/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></

<p>This morning I sit in the stillness of Christmas eve. With my boys still sleeping, I am sure this is the most quiet our little nest will be all day. The excitement is almost unbearable for them. The wonder of Christmas overwhelming. And not only for my boys. But for me, too. I look at &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2014/12/24/merry-christmas-from-my-home-to-yours/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>When Jesus heard this, he told them, &#8220;Healthy people don&#8217;t need a doctor&#8211;sick people do. I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.&#8221; Mark 2:17 Brent and I came home to the boys in bed.  Miss Claire was waiting for us in the kitchen. &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2014/12/17/i-have-a-broken-mary/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span>

<p>Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize?  So run that you may obtain it.  1 Corinthians 9:24 Thanksgiving morning, I woke early to stretch.  At 5:07 AM you would have found me in the living room, Bible on the floor, with my legs sunken deeply &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2014/12/01/i-run-for-mugs/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands. 1 Thess. 4:11 I don&#8217;t eat sushi. Actually, my husband doesn&#8217;t eat sushi, so therefore, I really don&#8217;t eat sushi either.  I do, however, enjoy it, but my knowledge is rather limited to that of a California &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2014/01/16/with-belly-to-the-sushi-bar/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</sp

<p>Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, LORD.  They rejoice in your name all day long; they celebrate your righteousness. Psalm 89:15-16 After reading The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence,  I can&#8217;t believe how naive I have been to the nearness &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2014/01/01/my-verse-for-2014-what-is-yours/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rar

<p>Well here we are&#8230; Two days shy of my favorite day of the year!! I am down right giddy about it all, to be quite frank.  As I watched Elf last night I told Brent&#8230; &#8220;I think I am Buddy the Elf&#8217;s sister.&#8221; 1. I could pretend that everyday is December 25th. 2. I love &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/12/23/december-in-pictures/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>&#8220;I belong to the Lord, body and soul.&#8221; replied Mary.  &#8220;Let it happen as you say.&#8221; Luke 1:38 JBP What if we replied &#8220;yes&#8221; to God. Without question. Without hesitation. What if we said yes to Him?  Not later.  Or maybe. What if we resolved to say yes to every Holy Spirit unction within our &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/12/17/the-miracle-of-yes/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span

<p>Readers, be sure to join us at The Word of God and a Cup of Joe on Facebook through the month of December for a daily Advent reading and quote. It is up to us to make our journey of sorts to Bethlehem &#8230; to listen, to wait, to read and to make room in our lives &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/12/01/daily-advent-readings-on-facebook/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>The opening scene of White Christmas brought me to tears yesterday.  I watched as Bing Crosby sang this favorite Christmas carol to an audience of World War I soldiers.  With bombs firing in the distance, the soldiers hung weary heads and rested their chins on unarmed weapons.  With some eyes closed, they listened to Crosby&#8217;s &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2012/12/10/draw-close-to-the-manger/">Continue reading <span class="meta-na

<p>Good morning!  Today, I wanted to take a minute to give a blog shout out to a dear friend&#8230;I am honored to say that The Miss &#8220;Frugalissa Finds&#8221; is a sweet friend of mine.  If you have never browsed her sight, please take time to do so!  She is the queen of announcing bargains and &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2012/11/30/a-message-from-frugalissa/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>Happy Thanksgiving!  Isn&#8217;t this day so awesome?  An entire TWENTY-FOUR hours dedicated to gratitude.  This is so pleasing to the LORD!  Do you know that this is His will for us?!  To give thanks and rejoice?! (1 Thess. 5:18) I can&#8217;t help but think how full the Father&#8217;s heart is today.  All of His people &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2012/11/22/mealtime-ideas-for-giving-thanks/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">

<p>Last Saturday, my dad stood in my kitchen.  While spooning chili over a crumbled cornbread muffin, I stood beside of him, both of us hovering over an array of game time food. Football means family around here. Even if the game is a loss, my dad coming in for every home game makes me a &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2012/11/21/love-hard-hug-long/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? Isaiah 43:19 Do you perceive it? The newness coming in with this new year? There is something deep and unspeakable within me that jumps at the thought. 2011 was very long. And dry at times. I would even use &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/12/31/if-you-tend-to-look-back/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>Receive: verb \ri-ˈsēv\ to come into possession of : acquire; to receive a gift; to permit to enter: admit: welcome, greet Receiving is so difficult, isn&#8217;t it? Seriously. Here&#8217;s a dialogue&#8230; I&#8217;m person one. You&#8217;re person two. Person one: &#8220;You did a great job today. I was so impressed! You are so talented!&#8221;Person two: &#8220;Aww &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/12/27/aww-you-shouldnt-have/">Con

<p>Even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Matthew 20:28 Last night, I sat and made my grocery list. The week of Christmas adds quite unusual things to the page. For example, I will put at least one stick of &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/12/21/a-servant-hearted-christmas/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>