Jim & Elizabeth George @JEGeorgeAuthors

Build Your House Proverbs 14:1 says, “The wise woman builds her house.” And that means wherever it is and no matter its size. Whether your place is a grand showcase home, an apartment, or a tent—keep it neat and tidy. Spend your energy building and bettering your home. Make it a…

Prayer for today: Father, my home is a place of rest and safety for me and my family. Bless it with Your love. Remind me from time to time that the love we have and the security we feel at home is really rooted in You. Amen.

Nurture Your Marriage Remember how much fun you had when you and your husband were dating? And when you were first married? I’m sure you did many spontaneous and slightly crazy things that brought out your love and laughter. For too many women, a lot of less important activities…

Prayer for today: Heavenly Father, guard my marriage. Protect and grow the love I have for my husband…and the love he has for me. Watch over us and bless us. Amen.

Growing Your Marriage Growing a Christian marriage and nurturing a lifelong friendship takes work—sometimes hard work. It takes commitment, determination, time, and sacrifice. Next to your relationship with God, your marriage is your most urgent and most demanding endeavor. If…

Prayer for today: Father, give me an attitude of graciousness and servanthood in my relationship with my husband. Help me overlook petty annoyances and concentrate on the positives of being married to him. Amen.

Press On “I’ve lost the same pounds 15 times. I know I can do it again. Please pass the fries!” Sound familiar? As people who follow Christ, our lives shouldn’t be about false starts, fad diets, and flashes of discipline. Maybe it’s because I was an English teacher, but I pay…

Prayer for today: Father, make sure there are refreshment stations along my path so I can be renewed and revived in Your love. I want to stay strong and steady as I serve and honor You. Amen.

Taste and See One of my favorite books of the Bible is 2 Timothy. It’s short but passionate! This letter from the apostle Paul is a straightforward, heart-to-heart, hard-line call to Timothy to live a tough-as-nails, disciplined life. Why? So Timothy could glorify God with his…

Prayer for today: Father, thank You for making sure I have access to Your wisdom and guidance. Open my eyes and heart so I can discern Your wisdom. Amen.

First Things First A “flashlight under the covers” book. Have you ever heard this expression about books people are highly recommending? There are a lot of books out there…some bad, some good, and some better. Make it a rule to read what honors God’s standards and glorifies…

The Busy Woman “I’ve tried! But reading my Bible and praying every day just isn’t possible with my schedule.” I’ve said this…and I’m guessing you can relate too. I’ve found some keys that help me keep the discipline of Bible study and prayer. Maybe they’ll help you too.…

Prayer for today: I can do this, Lord. I can dedicate some time every day to learning more about You. Keep distractions from me. Show me ways to isolate myself so I can focus completely on You. Amen.

Lesser Choices Do you know someone who used to be really involved in church life or Christian endeavors but now she seldom participates? Does this describe you? Somehow, at some time, for some reason, God has taken secondary place. And any one of us can let this happen when we…

Prayer for today: Father, renew my spirit. Fill me with Your love. Remind me of all You’ve done for me. Strengthen my desire and commitment to love, worship, and serve You. Amen.

Acceptance and Obedience Do you remember your mother saying, “I know you don’t understand, but trust me—it’s good for you!” Even though that was frustrating to hear, usually it was true. In this life we won’t always understand why things are the way they are. Newspapers and TV…

"God’s image does not refer to physical qualities. God did not create us exactly like Himself—for example, God has no physical body. Instead, we are a reflection of His character. Like God, we have the ability to communicate, to reason, to love, to have patience, to be faithful,…

Prayer for today: Father, I like to know what’s happening. I want to see now what good You’re going to bring about. But that’s usually not Your plan. Help me trust You and be confident You are present and involved down here on earth. Amen.

God Knows and Cares “God…are You there? Do You know my hurts, my dreams, my disappointments? Can You hear me?” If this is your prayer today, rest in the knowledge that God is listening. “Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His…

Prayer for today: Father, it’s so wonderful to know You hear me. I always have someone I can go to—someone who totally loves me. That’s You! Amen.