Words have the power to encourage.
May the words you read in these blog posts lift your spirits and draw you into a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
When Things Don’t Go As Planned
Have you ever wondered to yourself, why is my journey a mess? when will I get there in life? Well, that question is normal. It comes up when we are scared and doubt God's plan for us or when we don't understand God's work on our journey.
Trust God In All Things
When I truly accepted that bad things were going to happen in my life and that it didn’t mean that I had been forsaken; it didn’t mean that all hope was lost; and it didn’t mean that there weren’t good things that would also continue to happen in my future….it was such a relief!
God Is With You, Even When He Allows Bad Things To Happen
God is with you, even when bad things happen. Yes, He allows bad things to happen for a greater purpose. Personally I’ve had a lot of bad things happen to me, but I’ve also been extremely thankful that I haven’t experienced some of the bad things that others have. And even in the midst of some of the horrible things, I can see how God has been faithful, brought me through those experiences and never left me.
Are You Ready To Say Yes To God?
I’ve been disobedient. I don’t like to admit it. Especially not publicly, but hopefully my story will encourage you not to follow in my footsteps. Have you ever had one of those moments where you know God told you to do something and in the moment you were all excited and planned to follow through, but then later...
His Glory Stories: Miracle Shoes
What miracles are you trusting the Lord with today? I was about two years into my walk with the Lord. I had recently quit my full time job at the architecture firm to stay home with our three children, ages three and under. It was challenging, but it was so so good.
Finding Contentment In The Center Of His Will
The other day my boss asked me how I liked my job. It was an interesting question because he knows that this is nowhere near where I expected to be at this point in my life.
25 Things To Remember About God When Life Gets You Down
If you feel like you could say with David: “…I drench my couch with my tears” (from Psalm 6: A Prayer of Faith in Time of Distress), or discouragement has settled in, may these truths comfort you…
Cultivating Contentment
“My life may not be going the way I planned it, but it is going exactly the way God planned it.” Being content in all circumstances isn’t easy. Find encouragement in the story behind the beloved hymn “It Is Well.”
Do You Trust God?
I want to ask you a question. Do you trust God? Really think before you answer, Do you trust God? I'm guessing your response was "Yes! Of course I trust Him. I surrender all." But I want to challenge you to consider if you truly, fully trust Him or if like me - if I'm honest - admit that I haven't been fully trusting Him in EVERY area of my life.
