As someone who has walked with God for decades, I’ve seen firsthand how faith can feel both breathtakingly bold and incredibly quiet. Sometimes, faith is shouting praise from a mountaintop. Other times, it’s whispering truth to your weary soul in the middle of a storm. When my spirit feels dry or discouraged, I return to … Read more
Christian woman, I have a confession to make. I’m guilty—very guilty. But here’s the thing: I didn’t even realize just how guilty I was until this morning. Before you start shaking your head at me, I bet you are (or have been) guilty of the same thing. So, let me tell you my story. I … Read more
Sometimes, it can appear God is doing nothing to help in our situations. It can seem as though He is asleep at the wheel, gone out to lunch, or even on an extended vacation. Good thing we are not saved by what “appears” to be so or what things “seem” like. Where is God when … Read more
Fear can be an ongoing challenge, can’t it? So is anxiety. Some time ago, I wrote a blog post chock full of scriptures on dealing with anxiety as a Christian. Undoubtedly, fear and anxiety are two feelings we all are confronted with at one time or another. They are sort of similar, don’t you think? … Read more
Stress is born when we don’t trust God fully with what we pray for, hope for, or ask Him for. Years ago, I remember hearing a preacher say, “If you’re going to pray, then don’t worry. If you’re going to worry, then don’t pray”. If my memory serves me, a pastor named Hersey L. Hammons … Read more
How to release worries, let go of problems, and trust God. *sigh* That’s the question, right? Letting go of problems is so hard for an analytical person like me. While doing boring tasks at the kitchen sink, I often glance outside the window above my sink to see what is going on outdoors. Usually, nothing … Read more
