On the Other Side of Despair (Finding Freedom and Hope in God)

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 […]

From Struggle to Strength (How to Not Give Up)

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 […]

From Unworthy to Beloved (Breaking Free From Insecurity)

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.

From Chaos To Clarity (Learning to Be Still and Find God)

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.

From Fearful to Faithful (Transformed by His Living Word)

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.