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Category: Gentled by the Word

This blog follows the devotional journey between the author and the Holy Bible.

Double Rainbows
Double Rainbows

Double Rainbows

By Emily Hester Posted on June 10, 2013 Posted in Gentled by the Word

God is so gracious and responsive. He may not reveal the solution to a request right away, but He does show Himself if we can recognize the signs.  Like the appearance of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy …

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Are You Ready?

By Emily Hester Posted on May 15, 2013 Posted in Gentled by the Word Tagged with Granny's Poem Series

If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your …

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Granny’s Verse

By Emily Hester Posted on June 21, 2011 Posted in Gentled by the Word Tagged with Loss, Mercy

“But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He Himself is kind to ungrateful and evil men. Be merciful, …

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Bumper Car Faith

By Emily Hester Posted on April 8, 2011 Posted in Gentled by the Word Tagged with Alignment

Do you ever feel like you are going through this life in a bumper car? In my walk to follow Christ, I feel like this most of the time. I get in my car and head in one direction until, …

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The Launch of Temporarily Green

By Emily Hester Posted on February 22, 2011 Posted in Gentled by the Word Tagged with Temporarily Green

To know wisdom and instruction, To perceive the words of understanding, To receive the instruction of wisdom, Justice, judgment, and equity; To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion— A wise man will hear and …

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New Year’s Resolution-Better Late Than Never

By Emily Hester Posted on February 8, 2011 Posted in Gentled by the Word Tagged with Control, Goals, Resolutions, Worry

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:33-34 NIV I’m finally getting around to blogging my 2011 New Year’s resolution. Yes and it is a month …

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Exposing Your Roots

Exposing Your Roots

By Emily Hester Posted on September 30, 2010 Posted in Gentled by the Word Tagged with Christian Roots, Grace, Humility, Irmarie Scott, Wisdom

My dear sweet Aunt Irmarie has recently passed away and has gone to be with the Lord. For 92 years she brightened this world with grace, humility and wisdom. Over the past 4 years, we grew very close, engaging in …

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Pondering Proverbs 1:8-19

By Emily Hester Posted on September 4, 2010 Posted in Gentled by the Word Tagged with Parental Influences, Proverbs

It’s been a busy year so far. I’ve been behind on Proverbs pondering. I spent the year homeschooling my son for his kindergarten year. For his first grade year, my husband and I decided to send him to public school. …

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Pondering Proverbs 1:7

Pondering Proverbs 1:7

By Emily Hester Posted on April 22, 2010 Posted in Gentled by the Word Tagged with Fear of the Lord, Fools, Wisdom

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs 1:7 (NKJV) When I first read this verse, I immediately start judging other people’s behavior. It’s so easy to spot another person’s foolishness. …

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Pondering Proverbs 1:1-6

By Emily Hester Posted on February 1, 2010 Posted in Gentled by the Word Tagged with Discernment, Knowledge, The Holy Spirit

I’m a month behind. I intended to begin at the first of the year. But a month behind is better than not starting at all. I’m pondering Proverbs 1:1-6. I’m not going to provide the passage here on the blog. …

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