Hope in a House Divided

God’s principles for wives in marriage difficulties and divisions

Unwavering faith that brings results

Experience faith, live in faith, and rejoice in the results of faith. God is the source and giver of faith that permeates our lives and brings results that only God can do. We cannot create faith. Through God, we can experience it. ‘Believe and receive’ is not ‘name it and claim it.’ “Truly I tell [...]

0. Foundations of faith – Contents

Faith lives in God’s promises. It is daring surrender. Faith doubts, but it grows stronger with exercise. Faith frees us from worry. It is a decision to trust. Discussions of what faith is, how much we need, and how we develop our faith. Fondations of Faith Bible study Table of contents 01. Saving faith: believing, [...]

07. God meets our financial needs when we’re doing his work

God knows we can’t fulfill his plan unless our financial needs are met. If we do the work he calls us to, there’s no time to worry. Budget your money, save, serve, and live by faith. Whatever ministries God has given to you, doing them is a full-time job. How to make a budget Making [...]

06. Does God give words of knowledge? The Bible is full of them!

If it is a word from God, it will be based on God’s Word. Any promise God gives will generate peace, not turmoil. If you are struggling or fearful that it may not happen, re-evaluate. Every promise in God’s Word is a word of knowledge. God’s words of knowledge People often ask me if I [...]

05. Does faith ever doubt? Finding your mustard seed

Faith requires doubt in order to be faith. Apply the faith you have, and God will give you more. God doesn’t expect mountain-size faith. A mustard seed will do! “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1 NIV). How can I believe what [...]

04. A promise for every problem: God’s substance of faith

God’s promises are the substance of faith. Rather than trust God to meet needs our resources are insufficient to manage, we blame God for not providing more resources. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for….” (Hebrews 11:1 KJV). “Just trust God?” How easy is that? “Just trust God and it will be alright!” [...]

03. You have enough faith: Choose to exercise it.

You’ve chosen to believe, trust, and surrender. Now, choose to keep the territory you’ve gained by exercising your faith. Keep your mind on God’s provision. He will take care of you. Choose to keep your mind on God’s sufficiency rather than the perils of the desert. Lessons in the Desert The Israelites were in slavery [...]

02. Daring to surrender: the best choice I ever made!

What if I surrendered my life to Christ, and he didn’t manage it the way I wanted him to? I was a stubborn 9-year-old girl when I pondered that question. I’m glad I chose to turn loose! Part of me said, “No, don’t do it!” But the other part said, “I can’t afford not to!” [...]

01. Saving faith: believing, trusting, and surrendering

Faith is believing, trusting, and surrendering. Until I surrender my own will to his, he cannot save me from wrong ways, for I will still be committed to them. “And now just as you trusted Christ to save you, trust him, too, for each day’s problems; live in vital union with him” (Colossians 2:6 TLB) [...]

00. What should a woman wear?

Exploration of women’s dress, hair length, head-covering, wearing of slacks, pants, breeches, and dresses – a Bible-based discussion with Scriptural references. We are not to be contentious – each woman must decide for herself. Hair and head covering, slacks, pants, breeches or dresses: Viewpoints Tina: “I choose to cover and wear dresses” “…I choose to [...]

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