How do you grow roots and create meaningful friendships when you move and/or travel a lot? Or honestly, when life is just up in the air? I get it all the time, “How do you do it? I would be so anxious.” Because of my husband’s profession, my life can be a little cray-cray. We […]
Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NLT) Is it possible to be joyful when it seems like nothing can go right? After doing a little bit of studying up on this passage, I’ve concluded that […]
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 (NLT) Why is adulting so hard? Transparency moment: sometimes I feel like if I could figure out this whole wife thing and cook every night, have a rockin’ bod and make […]
Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? Yet not one of them has [ever] been forgotten in the presence of God. Indeed the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not be afraid; you are far more valuable than many sparrows. Luke 12:6-7 (AMP) You matter to God. He knows everything […]
A few years ago my mom said to me, “I have struggled with my weight my whole life.” From that point on, I have been determined to slowly gain control of my overall health. I don’t want to “struggle” the rest of my life. I’m sure you feel the same way. What’s the difference between […]
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 When we live a life without anxiety, we live in freedom. When you […]
“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 The definition of greed is an “intense and selfish desire for something…” No one wants to admit they have greed in their heart. […]
I have perfect eyesight so I personally don’t know what being nearsighted feels like. I assume you can see things close but when you try to see things far away, it’s blurry. My future is currently nearsighted. I can clearly see today but when I try to see down the road, even if I squint […]
Any time Easter or a New Year rolls around, you may start hearing about the spiritual discipline of a fast. Biblical fasting is sometimes thought to be an antiquated practice done only by uber spiritual people of God. But is fasting still relevant for us today? According to scripture, yes! When Jesus started His ministry […]
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 Have you ever felt like you can’t shake those past mistakes? The cloud of shame just won’t leave you alone. The writer of this scripture, Paul, knows your struggle. Before Jesus saved him, […]