The Carpenter's Daughter

06/26/2026

“Lord, thank You for the strength You gave me today. Even though my body hurts tonight, I know You were with me. Help me recover, give me wisdom to know my limits, and continue leading me toward healing. Amen.”

06/25/2026

Before anything else, this is the ministry God called you to. Love her well. Love Him well.

06/25/2026

The Bible doesn’t say, “Honor your father and mother if they deserve it.” It simply says:

“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.”

And in the New Testament:

“Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise—“so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.”

Honor is a command from God, not a reward parents earn.

That doesn’t mean:

* You must approve of sin.
* You must stay in an abusive situation.
* You must pretend evil never happened.
* You must allow continued manipulation or harm.

Honor can look like:

* Speaking respectfully.
* Refusing to repay evil with evil.
* Praying for them.
* Setting healthy, godly boundaries when necessary.
* Leaving judgment in God’s hands instead of seeking revenge.

Sometimes honoring a parent means loving them from a distance because that’s the wisest and safest thing to do.

The beauty of God’s wisdom is that He never bases our obedience on another person’s behavior. If He did, we’d all have an excuse not to obey. Instead, He calls us to reflect His character regardless of how others act.

I also love how you put it:

“Honor your parents. It doesn’t say because they’re honorable. It doesn’t say when they’re honorable. It simply says to honor them.”

That’s a powerful reminder that our obedience is first unto the Lord.

06/25/2026

06/25/2026

The New Testament consistently places repentance before power and character before gifting. God can use gifted people, but He delights in transformed people.

Here are a few passages that capture this:

* Matthew 7:22–23
“Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy… drive out demons… perform many miracles?’ … Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’”
Jesus didn’t question their gifts—He questioned their relationship with Him.
* Acts 3:19
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.”
* 1 Corinthians 13:1–2
Paul reminds us that even if we have remarkable spiritual gifts, without love, we are nothing.
* Galatians 5:22–23
The evidence of the Holy Spirit is first seen in the fruit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—not merely in supernatural gifts.

A simple way to say it is:

Don’t chase gifts. Chase Jesus.
When we pursue Him through repentance, humility, and obedience, He gives whatever gifts He chooses for His glory.

Many people today are fascinated by the spectacular, but Scripture repeatedly calls believers to holiness over hype, repentance over recognition, and faithfulness over fame.

As James 4:8 says:

“Come near to God and He will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”

Repentance isn’t just how we begin the Christian life—it’s how we continue walking closely with Christ every day. The more our hearts are surrendered to Him, the more safely He can entrust us with whatever gifts He desires to give

06/25/2026

May God continue to use your business page, your testimony, and your words to draw people to Him. Sometimes a reclaimed piece of wood—and a reclaimed life—tell the same story: what was discarded can be restored by a Master Craftsman. ✝️🩵

06/25/2026

Truth without love wounds. Love without truth deceives. Jesus is full of both grace and truth.” 💙

06/25/2026

One verse that has always stood out to me is:

“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
— Psalms 51:10

Notice that David didn’t ask God to simply change his behavior. He asked Him to change his heart. That’s where real transformation begins.

I also think of what Jesus said:

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
— Matthew 5:8

The world tells us:

* “Follow your heart.”
* “Express yourself.”
* “Do what makes you happy.”

Jesus says:

* “Follow Me.”
* “Deny yourself.”
* “Take up your cross.”
* “You’ll find life by losing it for My sake.”

It’s the opposite of the world’s message, yet it’s the only path that truly leads to freedom.

I’ll leave you with this encouragement from Philippians 1:6:

“He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

06/25/2026

Continue to speak truth, but let your words always point people to the hope of the gospel. Jesus never lowered God’s standard, but He also never withheld mercy from those who came to Him repentant. That’s a beautiful pattern for us to follow. ❤️

06/25/2026

As Christians, we’re called to speak the truth, but also with humility and love. Scripture doesn’t single out lust as “their” problem; it reminds us that every one of us has needed God’s mercy. That keeps us from speaking with condemnation while still standing on truth.

Social media has made lust more visible and more accessible than ever. Many platforms reward content that stirs sexual desire because it gets attention. Both men and women can become caught in that cycle—whether by consuming it, creating it, or seeking validation from it.

The Bible calls believers to something different:

* To honor God with our bodies.
* To view one another as brothers and sisters, not objects.
* To pursue purity in both our actions and our hearts.
* To encourage one another toward holiness instead of temptation.

When you speak about it, people often hear it better if they know you’re speaking from a place of compassion rather than superiority. A message like:

“This isn’t about pointing fingers. It’s about recognizing that our hearts matter to God. We all need His grace. The world tells us to follow every desire, but Jesus calls us to something far more beautiful—freedom, holiness, and a heart that treasures Him above everything else.”

That kind of message invites people to examine their own hearts rather than simply feeling judged. 🩵