My heart goes out to all the parents of kids with life-threatening allergies. To the moms who have to double check every food label, triple check their purse or diaper bag for the inhaler or EpiPen, and live in fear over the what ifs. God does not want us to live in fear. “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And […]
This is a guest post by Lisa. Despite growing up in a loving, Christian home, she found herself faced with single motherhood and entangled in an abusive relationship. When the stress of caring for an autistic child, discovering infidelity in her marriage, and believing the lies of unworthiness came to a head, she had nowhere and no one to turn to but God. Her story tells of how […]
As I sat on my daughter’s bed and read her the lyrics to “The Wedding March,” from her Disney’s Princess Stories book, I couldn’t help but wonder if this idealistic view of marriage was the reason why so many modern marriages fail. Here comes the bride All dressed in white Her dreams all come true On her wedding day. It’s your typical Disney Princess movie […]
by Tonya Tobe On December 10, 2012, after several scans, biopsies, and ultrasounds, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Initially, I was mentally strong, which surprised the doctors and radiologist…but then the reality of my circumstances set in. I experienced a variety of emotions—first fear, then anger and confusion. I had been working diligently for the Lord, so I didn’t understand why He would allow […]
In, From Unworthy to Beloved – Breaking Free from Insecurity, Lenae shares her struggle with feelings of insecurity, unworthiness, and fear. Her self-worth was largely determined by what others said (or did not say) about her and by society’s definition of success. As she sought to find her true identity in Jesus Christ, she became able to calm her fears, unmask her insecurities, and let go of her desire to be in control so that she could follow Him. In doing so, God led her down an unexpected path that turned out much differently, but much more beautifully, than she could have ever imagined.
In today’s post, Julie shares how she was stuck in a state of disorganization, overwhelm, and chaos, all the while trying to appear to the outside world like she “had it all together.” When her lifestyle choices took a drastic toll on her health, she came to the realization that she needed to make a change. Through her newfound commitment to caring for her body through diet and exercise, spending quality time with God, and refocusing on Him, she gained a fresh perspective, a renewed sense of peace, and complete clarity – even amidst the chaos. The wisdom she shares in her testimony, From Chaos to Clarity, will help you learn how to break away from the busyness of life, be still, and find God.
This is a guest post by Cathryn, who harbored fear, bitterness, and self-doubt as a result of events from her childhood. After turning to God’s Word, she was able to recapture the voice she had once lost and let go of the negative emotions that held her back. She emerged as a spiritual leader and today is able to see herself as a new creation in Christ. Her story tells how God enabled her to grow into the courageous, confident, and passionate woman that she is today – how He transformed her from Fearful to Faithful.
Whether you want to improve your health, strengthen your relationships, or grow in your faith, if you don’t set a goal then your goal is to stay the same. When have a clear focus, we can achieve things we never thought possible. A clear focus starts by setting S.M.A.R.T goals – goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable (but still challenging), Relevant, and Time sensitive. Rather […]
Our #1 priority as a parent is to raise our kids to know and love Jesus. Yet, many of us feel ill-equipped to teach our children WHAT we believe, let alone WHY we believe it. In the words of Natasha Crain, author of Keeping Your Kids on God’s Side, “we have to stop winging our Christian parenting and start getting in shape to prepare our […]
If you asked me 5 years ago how long I’ve been a Christian, I would have instinctively answered, “my entire life.” I grew up in a loving home with strong Christian values – values like honesty, kindness, and thankfulness. I attended weekly mass and religious education classes. I completed the sacraments of first communion, reconciliation, and confirmation. I said grace before meals and prayed “Now I […]
