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.
The Pursuit of Purpose
Are you struggling to find your purpose? I think most of us have a fairytale idea of searching for our purpose. We’re looking for that one big thing that is going to make a huge impact in the world or in the lives of the people around us. But that just might be the problem. That might be why we struggle.
Fast? Really....but we're having steak tonight.
Have you ever tried to negotiate your way out of fasting when you know that’s what God is calling you to do?
The 2018 Christmas Gift Guide For Christian Women
There are a million "holiday" gift guides out there, but this one is special. We've created it specifically for the woman who knows the reason behind the season. Check out the must haves on our Christmas gift list this year.
Size doesn't matter when God's on your side
How often do you let the size of a problem prevent you from seeking a solution? It's time to be courageous.
A Widow's Testimony of God's Grace and Mercy
A year ago I came home and the way my husband was acting I thought he needed sleep. He did this all the time. He wouldn't sleep then he would be in like a sleep but awake state…luckily this time God made sure I had 3 great friends with me when I got the news that my husband died.
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…
My Child Had 4 Paws
On the surface, yes, this post is about our fur child, a lovable Yorkshire Terrier my husband named Emjay, but underneath it's about the delicate intersection of grief and gratitude.
Advantages Outside The Comfort Zone
When have you stepped out of your comfort zone without knowing it? By leaving your comfort zone behind and taking a leap of faith into something new, you find out who you are truly capable of becoming.
Are you useful to God?
Don't ever get so focused on your purpose that you aren't willing to be used by God. As I write this blog post, I realize that I'm probably preaching to myself more than to you, but I hope that the way the Spirit has been convicting me might be an encouragement to you.
God Doesn't Overlook The Ordinary
In our humanity we often get caught up with the extraordinary events of our lives, and we easily overlook the ordinary moments in our lives." I heard this statement recently and it struck me how I can miss out on what the Lord is doing in my life everyday when I only focus on the extraordinary events.
Finding Freedom From The Anxious Hustle
I don't know about you, but somehow I've completely confused what I was taught about having a strong work ethic with the idea of constant hustle. Do you find yourself going and going, non-stop? Your hustling might be related to a different area of your life, but I hope that in sharing this journey of how God is showing me that having a strong work ethic doesn't mean that I have to hustle non-stop will help you find freedom too.
Getting Passed the Past
Our story can dictate our decisions and our life. We can hold onto our story so much that it causes present pain. Where does your past take you? Does it cause regret, fear or heartbreak? Does your past produce negative emotions? If your answer is yes, then you may be cleaving to the past. It’s good when we’re able to look back on the past and see where it’s brought us. This helps us to see life from a positive perspective. Our past is a testimony for others and can bring someone closer to Christ. Our past story can change a heart. However, the issues arise when…