Tonia Woolever | New Covenant Life

Why I Read Psalms and Proverbs Every Day

March 18, 2026February 27, 2014 by Tonia Woolever

I want to share a sample of the rich food I receive each morning from reading five Psalms and one Proverb. For instance, on the 24th of the month, I read Psalm 116 through Psalm 120, and Proverbs 24. On that day, I am reminded of the following things about God and myself: Psalm 116: God …

What’s It Like To Be Loved By Me?

March 21, 2026January 25, 2014 by Tonia Woolever

For a season in my life with God, he kept the following question before me: “What’s it like to be loved by you?” Needless to say, that question generated a lot of self-examination. It took my focus off of how others were treating me, and helped me become aware of what it might be like …

He Awakens My Ear To Listen

March 23, 2026September 24, 2013 by Tonia Woolever

Isaiah 50:4 (NASB) says:

He awakens Me morning by morning,
He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.
The Lord God has opened My ear;
And I was not disobedient
Nor did I turn back.

This is just one of many scriptures that validates my faith that the Lord desires a relationship of personal communication with me.

When I awaken, I never awaken alone; He is with me. The quiet of the morning, before the day fully stirs in and around me, is an ideal time to listen for His voice. His voice is there for the one who says, “I am your disciple. I believe you want to lead and teach me. I am listening, Lord.”

Do You Live By Faith?

March 21, 2026February 28, 2013 by Tonia Woolever

Based on what we see and hear at our counseling table, it seems that many Bible-reading, church-going people do not really live by faith. Yes, they clearly believe IN Christ; but their habitual behavior reveals that they do not live by faith in Emmanuel, the Christ who is present with them. One who genuinely believes …

Freedom

March 21, 2026January 17, 2013 by Tonia Woolever

It took me awhile to figure out that God will bless me more with my freedom than I can. I used to guard my freedom carefully. To begin with, I avoided trying God for years because I feared it would mean the loss of all freedom. Then when I surrendered to God’s love, I quickly …

Olympic Effort

March 29, 2026August 4, 2012 by Tonia Woolever

The London 2012 Olympics are in full swing, and in our evenings hubby and I often watch some of the athletes compete for their gold, silver and bronze medals. Along the way we learn of what it has taken for them to even come to the moment when they can compete for the prize.

Seeds of Light

March 21, 2026July 23, 2012 by Tonia Woolever

In recent days of studying my daily Psalms, two verses about light have captured my attention and given me joy. First, Psalm 97:11: Light is sown like seed for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. (NAS) The image that comes with this is that of the Lord planting seeds in my garden …

David Knew God

March 21, 2026July 20, 2012 by Tonia Woolever

I often think of David, out in his fields with the sheep, on the back side of nowhere…. and how he came to know the Living God, and became established in His love. No cell phone to tend to…. he only cared about communicating with One. No worship music playing on an iPod…. he made …

Meant to Live By God’s Voice

March 21, 2026May 9, 2012 by Tonia Woolever

Moses said,

“Man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by everything that proceeds out of the mouth of the Lord.” Deuteronomy 8:3, NASB

When Moses spoke these words, he was teaching the people about manna — the commanded bread that fell from heaven every morning to feed God’s people in the wilderness.

Our Salvation Is A Covenant

March 21, 2026May 2, 2012 by Tonia Woolever

Our Passover/Easter season was extra special this year. We enjoyed an elegant, meaningful and joyful Seder meal with several dozen brothers and sisters in Christ on Good Friday, then joined other worshipping friends for a sunrise service and breakfast early Easter morning, and finished at a local church with a celebration of Christ’s resurrection filled with jubilant music, children dancing and baptism of new believers. Thinking back upon it all I realized how covenant-centric it all is…. in a small way we moved from one covenant snapshot to another.