“If I can just do one more thing, then I’ll go to bed.” My plans for a restful evening after a busy day at work evaporated when I walked in the door and saw the mountain of unpacked boxes still in my living room. Instead of taking time to relax and unwind, I kept driving myself to do one more thing. The next morning I woke up feeling … [Read More...]
3 Ways to Renew Your Relationship with Jesus
Jesus came to bring us abundant life, but what if we’re running on empty instead? Last Friday, I rolled out of bed exhausted after a hectic week and a few late … [Read More...]
How to Meditate on the Bible for More Peace and Hope
Sometimes the thoughts I meditate on take me down faster than the actual challenges I face. Car trouble sends my mind racing to thoughts of “Woe is me; my life is so … [Read More...]
God’s Promise of Hope for Your Disappointment
Many of us may be struggling with loss or grief during what’s supposed to be the happiest time of year. Just before Thanksgiving, my husband and I received news that … [Read More...]
How to Give Thanks When You Don’t Feel Grateful
What do you do when Thanksgiving rolls around, and you’re not sure how grateful you feel? As this year draws to a close and leaves turn yellow and red, many of us … [Read More...]
Getting God’s Word
How to Meditate on the Bible for More Peace and Hope
Sometimes the thoughts I meditate on take me down faster than the actual challenges I face. Car trouble sends my mind racing to thoughts of “Woe is me; my life is so stressful.” My daughter leaves after Christmas, and before I know it minor post-holiday blues change into a narrative of “Woe is me; my […]
Help When You Need to Win Over Negative Thoughts
Have you noticed how keeping a positive attitude helps you navigate a hard situation more easily and get through it faster? Yet negative thoughts can make a bad situation even worse. In difficult circumstances, we need God’s encouragement, but how to find it? When I go through troubling times, I tend to start worrying, complaining, […]
Daily Joy
How Rest is the Key to More Peace and Joy
“If I can just do one more thing, then I’ll go to bed.” My plans for a restful evening after a busy day at work evaporated when I walked in the door and saw the mountain of unpacked boxes still in my living room. Instead of taking time to relax and unwind, I kept driving […]
3 Ways to Renew Your Relationship with Jesus
Jesus came to bring us abundant life, but what if we’re running on empty instead? Last Friday, I rolled out of bed exhausted after a hectic week and a few late nights. Desperately needing Jesus to renew my heart, I turned to my Bible, but ended up hurrying through a few verses before rushing off […]
Marriage & Family
How to Pray for Your Children in a Pandemic
Has parenting ever made you wonder if you’re messing up your kids? Now the pandemic has added another layer of uncertainty to parenting. You wonder if you’re making the right decisions for your children’s school. Are you reassuring them enough during this uncertain time? How to pray for your children in a pandemic? When my […]
How to Encourage Your Husband When Life Is Hard
I married an amazing man, so it’s easy for me to forget he’s not Superman. Just like your husband, mine needs encouragement, especially during difficult times. Have you noticed that when men face pressure and stress, they don’t always verbalize their need? How do you encourage your husband without sounding preachy, fake, or super spiritual?
Simple Disciplines
How to Pray for Your Children in a Pandemic
Has parenting ever made you wonder if you’re messing up your kids? Now the pandemic has added another layer of uncertainty to parenting. You wonder if you’re making the right decisions for your children’s school. Are you reassuring them enough during this uncertain time? How to pray for your children in a pandemic? When my […]
7 Helpful Ways to Listen to God
Today’s post features helpful ways to listen to God, written by my friend, Ginger Harrington, author of Holy in the Moment. Helping women grow deeper in listening and responding to God, Ginger offers practical tips for hearing God through meditating on Scripture. 7 Helpful Ways to Listen to God Years ago I dreamed of learning to play […]
