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<p>Does your soul ever feel unraveled? My soul came undone this week like a skien of yarn. One pick of thread led to a full blown come apart.  Maybe it is 50 days of  quarantine coming out from every angle. Maybe it&#8217;s hormones. We can blame everything on hormones. But most likely it is a &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2020/05/11/finding-my-way-at-forty-two/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>It isn&#8217;t the memory I want my boys having of our family vacation. Destin 2014:  The trip our mom got &#8220;into it&#8221; with the red-headed lady at Wal-Mart. Yes. I did. Oh y&#8217;all.  I know better.  I knew better.  But it had been a long day in the car.  Like nineteen hours long.  OK, nine. &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2014/05/21/one-moment-away-from-meltdown/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></sp

<p>Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them… Luke 18:15 Here&#8217;s a snap shot from my conversation with Luke last night while at the ball field: Luke: (pointing to center field) God is out there. Me:  Yes. And right here (pointing right). And right there (pointing left). He&#8217;s everywhere! Luke: giggles… &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2014/05/08/bring-your-babies-to-jesus/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&

<p>But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.  John 14:26 A few weeks back, I received a text from a former neighbor.  My sweet friend, a mom of four, had purchased &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2014/02/06/your-power-is-in-the-package/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>[Epaphras] is Christ&#8217;s faithful servant, and he is helping us on your behalf.  He has told us about the love for others that the Holy Spirit has given you.  Colossians 1:7-8 If your children never argue, scream at one another or come stomping down to inform you that &#8220;brother has locked the door and won&#8217;t &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2014/01/23/sibling-rivalry-stop-telling-your-kids-to-quit-fighting/">Continue reading

<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>Dear iPhone Auto Correct, I know that we have had a rough friendship over the years.  We have struggled with a love/hate relationship of sorts.  But today I am writing you to set the record straight and to ask for your forgiveness. First of all, for the record, let me begin by saying how thankful &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/09/05/auto-correct-i-forgive-you/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>Dear iPhone Auto Correct, I know that we have had a rough friendship over the years.  We have struggled with a love/hate relationship of sorts.  But today I am writing you to set the record straight and to ask for your forgiveness. First of all, for the record, let me begin by saying how thankful &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/09/05/auto-correct-i-forgive-you/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>Father, I am so glad the Holy Spirit is within me, to strengthen  me with power in my inner person&#8230;to make Christ real within me and flood my heart with His limitless love&#8230;to fill me with Your fullness&#8230;to enable me to know, in personal experience, the things You have so freely bestowed on me in &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/01/28/a-prayer-for-revival-this-monday/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</s

<p>The other day I was playing catch up with one of my Besties, Cynthia.  I asked all about her kids.  And her marriage.  Homeschool.  The holidays. Then I asked her a question and I am still pondering her answer for myself&#8230; &#8220;What are you reading right now?&#8221; Expecting her to say a fresh devotional or &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2012/12/03/what-are-you-reading-right-now/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</

<p>Ah ha!  You found me!  Welcome welcome!! I am so excited to have you here&#8230;in my new little cyberspace home. It is still a bit unfamiliar.  Boxes are stacked in the back room and I desperately need to hang pictures on the wall, but this is where the Lord has led us.  Same kitchen table, &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2012/08/06/a-house-warming-giveaway-for-you-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>I could kill any plant. &nbsp;Even a cactus is not safe with me. I&#8217;m not the neighbor you ask to water your garden while on vacation. &nbsp;Come to think of it&#8230;no one does. (smile) But this spring, I had my heart set on a beautiful front porch. &nbsp;I dreamed of draping petunias flowing over white &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2012/06/27/play-hard-in-the-water/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></sp

<p>Am I my biggest hindrance in having God&#8217;s Spirit poured out on me? According to Proverbs 1:23,&nbsp;possibly so. If you turn at my reproof, behold, I will pour out my spirit to you; I will make my words known to you. I want nothing more in my life but to have God&#8217;s Spirit poured out &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2012/06/04/turning-in-my-kitchen-chair/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>Two mornings ago, the sun shone brightly through my bamboo, Roman shade.&nbsp; &nbsp;My eyes opened and immediately I heard Him speak. &#8220;This summer, be filled.&#8221; His voice, quiet and clear. &#8220;Be filled.&#8221; He is faithful to answer my questions. &nbsp;The past weeks, I had been asking&#8230; Lord, what is Your purpose for this summer? &nbsp; &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2012/05/30/dollywoods-got-nothin-on-you/">Cont

<p>Do you know that you are God&#8217;s temple and that God&#8217;s Spirit dwells in you? God&#8217;s temple is holy, and you are that temple. 1 Corinthians 3:16,17 The past few weeks I have been reading through 1 Chronicles. Towards the end, God gives King David a vision to build the temple. A building where His &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2012/01/27/this-calls-for-a-pedicure/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a><

<p>{It is my great privilege to introduce you to my sweet friend and fellow blogger Sue from Living Free In Him. Sue is a Jesus loving, wife, mom of three. writer, speaker and servant hearted lady. I am honored to know her. She has a deep down passion for encouraging women into a richer walk &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/11/04/by-his-spirit-and-grace-a-guest-post/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>We are in the thick of busy around here. Campus Crusade &#8211; busy. School-age children &#8211; busy. Fall sports &#8211; busy. Caring for Mamaw &#8211; busy. Fall is our craziest time of year. Not to mention, the kitchen sink is clogged, we&#8217;re going out of town, the yard needs mowing, I&#8217;m co-chair of a 5K&#8230;I &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/09/23/when-busy-gets-your-best/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&

<p>This summer began with goals of being a significant one. My list was written early May. Spiritual, physical and relational goals for myself and my family. However, when making my plans, I could have never dreamed just how significant this summer would be &#8230; in 1,000 unexpected ways. The heart of man plans his ways, &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/07/16/ramblings-of-a-prideful-woman/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rar

<p>What is the biggest distraction between you and a deeper relationship with God? What consumes your thought life? Are you one to make &#8220;promises&#8221; to God and break them? I am so sick and tired of anything competing for my affection with Christ. He is so much better than &#8220;whatever it is&#8221; that might hinder &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/06/20/what-hinders-you/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span

<p>There are better Spin instructors than me. Many instructors at the YMCA are true cyclists who ride there very nice road bikes for miles and miles every week. I have an old mountain bike in my garage from college. I&#8217;ve ridden it three times. A true cyclist I may not be, but I don&#8217;t claim &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/06/11/get-on-top-of-it/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>