Weary by Wednesday: This IS Only a Test
Unless you have lived at a silent monastery for the past 56 years, the sound of “This is only a …
Tag Archives: Domestic Violence
Weary by Wednesday: I Can’t Explain It
Happy Wednesday! It’s been a while since I’ve written here in my Weary by Wednesday blog. Actually, it’s been a …
Memory Monday: Handiwork
I love this version’s choice of words. We usually hear and think workmanship, but when I see “handiwork,” I envision …
Weary by Wednesday: What’s Your Worth?
This week I have been pondering stinking thinking. That’s the name a friend of mine gave to the negative self-talk …
Memory Monday: Friend
Continuing our theme of I have a new name… Friend This week I am so great-filled when I consider all …
Memory Monday: Chosen
I have called you by name was my mantra while I healed from my abusive marriage (from Isaiah 43). In …
Memory Monday: Psalms 30:6
When I felt secure, I said, “I will never be shaken.” Psalms 30:6
Memory Monday: Mark 6:31
“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” Mark 6:31
Memory Monday: Philippians 4:5
Regardless of what is done to you! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:5
Memory Monday: Psalm 18:30
As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him. …
Memory Monday: Jude
Be merciful to those who doubt Jude 1:22
Memory Monday: 2 John
And this is love: that we walk in obedience to his commands. As you have heard from the beginning, his …
Memory Monday: 1 John
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:18
Memory Monday: 2 Peter
For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ …
Memory Monday: Hebrews
Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23
Memory Monday: Philemon
How far would you go for a friend? As far as Jesus went for you? If he has done you …
Memory Monday: 2 Timothy
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the …
Memory Monday: 1 Timothy
Lots of New Year’s resolutions have already been broken, remember what has true value. For physical training is of some …
Weary by Wednesday: My Futuristic 2019 Dream
I watched the tail end of Wheel of Fortune last night and had a good chuckle when Pat Zajak ranted …
Memory Monday: 2 Thessalonians
We leave 2018 behind tonight and head into 2019, but don’t let go of the truly important things! And as …
Memory Monday: 1 Thessalonians
So many of you have done the hard work of being there for me through thick and thin. This week’s …
Memory Monday: Ephesians
Sometimes saying nothing is our best option. Wisdom is knowing the difference. Happy Monday, have a blessed week. Do not …
Memory Monday: 2 Corinthians
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we …
Weary by Wednesday: Are We There Yet? A Challenge on the last day of Domestic Violence Month.
If you have ever traveled with kids, you have heard this. Frankly, if I travel more than four or five …
Weary by Wednesday: Are you a Shadow or a Reflections?
Maybe it’s the time of the year. Now that we are getting closer to the end of daylight savings time, …
Memory Monday: John
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 Amen.
Weary by Wednesday: 5 Things to do When the News Hurts
This has been a tough couple of weeks, actually it’s been a tough year for survivors of any form of …
Memory Monday: Mark
“Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Have salt among yourselves, …
Memory Monday: Malachi
But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you …
Weary by Wednesday: What to do About Negative Words
Ever feel like there is no end to the negative words being hurled at you? They can come from all …
Weary By Wednesday: How Far is God?
In our world of jets and instant messages, the other side of the sea isn’t so far away, but in …
Weary by Wednesday: The Dangerous Side of the Line
I found this photo in the hundreds I snapped the other day while we were out on a motorcycle ride. …
Memory Monday: Habakkuk
The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to …
Memory Monday: Nahum
Memory Monday time. God is good, all the time. All the time, God is good. The Lord is good, a …
Weary by Wednesday: Standing at the Door
I’m in love with this wall of keys. Just look at all the shapes and sizes. Imagine all the doors, …
Memory Monday: Micah
Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will rise. Though I sit in darkness, the …
Weary by Wednesday: When a Door Opens
I’ve been thinking about open and closed doors lately. A comment I had posted several years ago popped up on …
Weary by Wednesday: Living for Me
Do you know what makes me Weary by Wednesday? Me. I am the problem because, the harder I try to …
Memory Monday: Obadiah
The pride of your heart has deceived you…you who say to yourself, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ …
Weary by Wednesday: Press On
Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: …
Memory Monday: Lamentations
Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord. Lamentations 3:40
Memory Monday: Isaiah
Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine! Isaiah 43:1
Memory Monday: Song of Songs
My beloved spoke and said to me, “Arise, my darling, my beautiful one, come with me. Song of Songs 2:10 …
Mental Health Awareness Month – The Unseen Consequences of Domestic Violence
May has been designated as Mental Health Awareness Month. Among the many issues surrounding mental health that will be discussed …
Weary by Wednesday: Who Will Stand?
I want to become an ostrich, plunge my head into the sand and pretend all the mess in our world …
Memory Monday: Proverbs
Be. Wise. Where there is strife, there is pride, but wisdom is found in those who take advice. Proverbs 13:10
Weary by Wednesday: Why does Domestic Violence Persist in the Church?
This week, I have been poked hard in the gut about domestic violence and the way the church addresses this issue. This issue crosses lines into other areas of disrespect and disregard for the value of women. And, I’m not talking about who does the dishes or brings home the bacon.
Memory Monday: Psalms
Tell your story! Come and hear, all you who fear God; let me tell you what he has done for …
Weary by Wednesday: Noble Character?
I found myself gathering some wisdom from Proverbs 31 this week. Actually, it was more of a pummeling of wisdom, …
Memory Monday: Job
Can’t really add much to that for Memory Monday! Happy Monday everyone. I know that you can do all things; …
Jennifer Baringer 