Spiritual Growth

Kristi Woods encourages faith growth with these tools, ideas, and conversations centered on the Bible, self-worth, love, prayer, and trust.

Create in Me…..

Create in Me…..

 Create in me a clean heart, O God,  and renew a right, persevering,  and steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 AMP** I’ve had surgery recently. In fact, this gal’s heart still lies wide open on the operating table. The One who is truly able to fix the heart, the organ that is absolutely necessary for…

Decisions, Decisions

Decisions, Decisions

  …and Noah walked with God.  Genesis 6:9 KJV   The children and I are cruising through Genesis right now in our history and Bible studies. In past weeks we’ve walked through creation and the tribulation of Adam and Eve. We also hit upon the trials of their children, Cain and Abel, noting the hefty…

Let Us…#6

Let Us…#6

Although they’re not the deep green garden-variety, the various “let us” in the Bible bring vitamins and nourishment just as easily. The Bible type, however, provide not for our flesh, but are that supernatural boost for our spirit. We’ve spent the last several weeks digging into the vitamins of Hebrews 10, and now it’s time…

Let Us…#5

Let Us…#5

…but let us encourage one another –  and all the more as you see the Day approaching.  Hebrews 10:25b NIV* As we have moved from base to base with the military, the Lord has been faithful to place amazing, sweet friends & churches in our path. There have been times, though, when sadness creeps in…

Let Us…#4

Let Us…#4

Let us not give up meeting together,  as some are in the habit of doing… Hebrews 10:25a NIV*     Not forsaking or neglecting to assemble together  [as believers],  as is the habit of some people… Hebrews 10:25a AMP**     Have you ever had one of those days where you really don’t want to…

Let Us…#3

Let Us…#3

  And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.   Heb. 10:24 NIV*     And let us consider and give attentive,  continuous care to watching over one another, studying how we may stir up  (stimulate and incite)  to love and helpful deeds and noble activities, Hebrews 10:24…

Let Us…#2

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess,  for he who promised is faithful.   Hebrews 10:24 NIV* In times of hurt, hold unswervingly. In times of health, hold unswervingly.   In times of death, hold unswervingly. In times of life, hold unswervingly.   In times of anger, hold unswervingly. In times of happiness, hold…