Encouragement
What is Holding You Back?
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. Proverbs 29:25 It was clear. I heard God’s voice. I knew I should take the next step, but I was afraid. Fear cripples me and tells me lies. Fear pins me to the floor and says things…
Read More10 Verses to Encourage Your Heart
1. Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God. Psalm 43:5 (ESV) 2. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 (ESV) 3. Wait for the LORD;…
Read MoreFear of the Unknown
I can’t see tomorrow. Sometimes it’s exciting. Other times it’s down right terrifying. If I had known about the health issues then I could have prepared for the future. If I had known about the car accident I would have taken a different route. If I had known about my child’s problems at school I would have…
Read MoreTake the Leap! It’s worth it.
Just when you take a leap of faith the ground beneath becomes invisible. You have the choice to fly with arms open wide into the destiny God directed, or you can free fall into the depths of the unknowns that call your name. Ever been there? You know you heard God. He told you to…
Read MoreYou are Treasured
As my girls are growing and changing, I am changing too. I’m learning a new way to parent these girls that are turning into young adults. It’s hard to believe how quickly things are moving and time is flying faster than I ever imagined. I recently came across an amazing resource for mom’s of tween…
Read MoreDo You Need More Peace?
Life can feel like a whirlwind. Hustling from one event to the next, driving kids to practices and games, trying to the keep the family afloat, getting dinner on the table, digging through the pile of clean laundry looking for a pair of matching socks, settling for unmatched socks, wondering who used the last of…
Read MoreAdoption Day is Coming
It’s been a long journey. About three years ago we took the first steps to becoming foster parents. We didn’t know what to expect or what the journey would hold, but we knew we were called. Every Monday night for several weeks, we took the time to go to Foster Care Training. After each class…
Read MoreA Prayer Guide for Hurting Hearts
There are moments in life when there are no more words to utter in prayer. Shock, devastation, and a slew of circumstances pile up to make it feel impossible to move, or even pray. Help might be the word you are thinking, but even saying it seems silly. Sometimes you feel like screaming it or…
Read MoreWhen You Are Afraid to Take the Next Step
You heard God tell you what to do. You even almost started the assignment. You sort of planned and you are just waiting for a little more confirmation, maybe a little more time to be prepared. The problem we all face when we wait to take the next step is that we often get distracted…
Read MoreWaiting for God to Answer
Praying for the same thing over and over can feel foolish. If God wanted to answer I think He would go ahead and offer the answer. But I’m learning over and over again that God’s way is not the way I think it should be. It’s complicated for my human mind to comprehend. Sometimes when…
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