Helping you connect your faith with your real life
Every season we learn things, but it isn’t until we pay attention that we really own them. Years ago, Emily Freeman guided us to spend time thinking about what we learned in the closing season before we move into the new season. And this season has taught so much. In no particular order other than
These quick prayers will help you connect with God even when you aren’t sure what to say. Sometimes I don’t know what to say to God. That’s hard to admit because it feels like I’m always supposed to know. I’m a Christian and he’s God, so it should be simple. But sometimes it’s not. I
These are some of my favorite books about prayer. This collection of books will help you grow, learn and connect with God in new ways in your prayer life! Daily Prayer Guides The Power of a Praying Woman by Stormie Omartian This 31-day journey walks with you through what it means to be a woman
Learn to love yourself the way God loves you with these simple tips. I heard all about self-care, but taking a bath or getting a manicure wasn’t really doing the trick. I needed to feel LOVED. And not loved by other people, but to truly feel loved by me. It was so much easier to
November is National Adoption Month. I have an adoption story, but it’s probably not what you think. I have five brothers and sisters who are adopted and their stories are beautiful and covered in God’s fingerprints. I can tell you that the love you have for these is no different than the love you have
Reading books that challenge us help us learn and grow! I didn’t set out to read books that would challenge me this summer. I thought my season of soul care would be all about light and easy books. God had other plans! All In I’ve read a few of Mark Batterson’s books, and they all
I’m comfortable here in my little world. I like to go through the ordinary of the day without adding drama. I purpose to keep my life simple. Cozy. Safe. Warm. But it seems I’m forgetting something. I opened my Bible and read the verses. Then Jesus came to them and said, “Therefore go and make
I stood over the kitchen sink, scrubbing furiously. The pan had old pieces of food baked on and I wanted to get through the dishes because I wanted it done. I was willing to put in the work, but I wasn’t getting the results I was looking for. The burned on pieces held strong, and
Don’t miss this simple list of things I’m using and loving during the endless days at home. There are plenty of things I could tell you about that I’m using during the pandemic. Most of them involve chocolate, butter and flour. And while those may be delicious, they only help so much. Kind of like
Life has changed quite a bit recently, and it can leave us feeling a bit lost. Here’s how to take the first steps to being found. Admit things are different I’ve been in a strange place. An unknowing place. Ironically, I originally typed unknown instead of unknowing…I don’t think that’s an accident. Because the truth
