Time
Did you know that there are 10,005 minutes in one week? That's not only 7 days, 168 hours, 604,800 seconds, but a whole lot of time. If we have all of this time, why does it feel like we are always behind? I know there's a lot to do: deadlines at work, groceries to...
We Are Free
"His light broke through the darkness and he led us out in freedom from death's dark shadow and snapped every one of our chains." Psalms 107:14 TPTHallelujah! We are free! Join Reverend Ammie Bouwman for daily devotions, weekly teachings, Bible studies, and church...
Dandelions
Dandelions - it’s that time of year again. A weed that looks like a flower and is tough to get out of your yard. When they mature, they turn into this white fluffball, and looking closely, you see many seeds. When the wind blows, this perennial weed is designed to...
Remember to Feed Your Soul and Spirit
Did you know that we are not just made up of flesh and bone? We also have a spirit and soul. So, it's equally important to feed ourselves each day physically a̲̲n̲d̲ spiritually. And to do that, we have to ask ourselves, what are we watching, listening to, and taking...
Dancing With Jesus
In 2013, the day of my healing was a day of remembering and repentance. I went back to my earliest childhood memory when someone had hurt me. I remembered my parent's divorce and the painful memories of their fractured marriage. We prayed over the rejection I still...
It’s Time to Lift Our Eyes
Have you ever felt like this? So focused on the problem, you think there is no hope? So stuck in the moment you can't see your way out? This is what happens when we take our eyes off Jesus. This is what happens when we stop believing that He is greater. We camp in the...
Standing on God’s Word
It's a new day, a new week - but maybe it feels like you're dragging with you the same problems. How can we stand firm in our faith when the storms of life keep coming? When we stand on God's Word. His promises are always yes and Amen. His love never changes. And His...
John 8:36
"So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." ~ John 8:36 Have a beautiful Sunday!God bless! Join Reverend Ammie Bouwman for daily devotions, weekly teachings, Bible studies, and church online! Stay encouraged and equipped in your faith by...
The Prayer of Jabez
I prayed this prayer when I wanted something huge...I wanted the kind of life God always wanted for me. This prayer is small, but I prayed it every day as though my very life depended on it. I challenge you to start praying it daily, keeping yourself open to what God...
Embracing Our Uniqueness
What would it look like if everyone in the world looked the same - maybe like this image? Instead, we are blessed to have such a beautiful and unique creation - different animals and creatures, nations, cultures, and people. But we often struggle with our identities,...