5 Ways we Hinder our Prayers

Occasionally when we pray, we hear no answer. I believe there are three reasons for this: It is not God’s perfect time, yet. God may want to use this trial to teach us something great about Himself, or He may... Continue reading →

A Promise from God’s Word When Life Overwhelms

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Sometimes in life we meet these rough patches and strength seem to fail us, you know? The times when your life looks very little like you imagined, nothing like you planned, and very little like it could ever be enjoyed... Continue reading →

Longing For God in Your Current Situation

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Do you ever find yourself longing for something that isn’t? Perhaps you wish you could get back what has already come and gone. The infant days of a challenging child. A pain free body. Sweetness in your marriage. The presence... Continue reading →

7 Fear Settling Qualities of God

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Courage is like a pair of pantyhose. I opt out of both quite a bit, because, well, you know… there’s usually a more comfortable option. Like sweats. I’ll rearrange my whole wardrobe around not having to wear pantyhose. Hats off... Continue reading →

Maintaining a Steady Heart During Trouble

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In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have overcome the world. These are Jesus’ words from John 16:33. And we all know it’s true. Wars all over the world. Conflict on every continent. (Except Antarctica, maybe!?)... Continue reading →

Lay Down the Crown – Letting go of things that steal our peace & joy

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Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives for ever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne and worship him who lives... Continue reading →

Why we should Consider Closing the Devotional

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As Christian women trying to find our way in this crazy world, we long for slower moments. We crave simple communion with the Heavenly Father. We want more of the gentleness that makes our hearts aware of the nearness of... Continue reading →

How to Nourish a Reliant Faith

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Today, my friend and fellow blogger Alison Tiemeyer is sharing how to develop a steadfast trust in the Lord; how to grow in an “all in” kind of faith. I love her words here and I trust they will minister... Continue reading →

Where to Find Your Unfading Worth

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If we met at the park and started to chat, what would you tell me about yourself? We’d exchange names of course, but what else would you share? What defines who you are? Your marriage . . . or lack... Continue reading →

Four Ways to Draw Closer to God

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Relationships are hard. If we could do life without rubbing shoulders with other humans it would be so much easier, ya know what I mean?!! We all mess up, we over-react, then we feel embarrassed about the muddied waters, we’d... Continue reading →