God enables us to care for our physical, emotional & social well-being; fulfill our responsibilities as a parent; develop a personal relationship with Jesus; and make a positive impact on the world without burning out. Visit today’s post to learn how!
Gratitude does not remove our pain and sorrow, and it is not a substitute for grief. However, gratitude invites us to be thankful for what we do have, and it shifts our focus from our problems to God’s provisions. Check out today’s post for how we take hold of the gift of gratitude in the midst of pain and hardship.
How do we pray when we have no words or don’t know where to begin? What do we say when we long for God’s peace, but all we feel is anxiety and fear? We can start by praying the way Jesus taught His disciples two thousand years ago. In today’s post, writer and teacher, Rachel Ryan, shares the prayer she’s clinging to through the Coronavirus pandemic and how that prayer has brought comfort and hope in the midst of uncertainty and hardship.
Today’s post outlines eight spiritual disciplines as described in Richard Foster’s book, The Celebration of Discipline. Each of these practices has been life-changing for me in cultivating the fruit of the Spirit and experiencing Christ’s love, peace, and joy to greater depths. I pray that they will help you in your spiritual walk as you move toward health and wholeness.
When we faced with lingering, unanswered questions of ‘what if’ and ‘what now?’, we can draw closer to God who walks with us in our pain and allows something new to be born from it. In today’s post, guest writer Heather Gillis shares how God helped her move beyond grief after she lost her son to a life-threatening illness. Her story is powerful and encouraging!
Healthy time management requires sacrifice – you can either sacrifice your sanity or your striving. To find out how to finally manage your time well, visit this week’s post by guest writer, spiritual director, and professional photographer, Rebecca Young.
Is there a right way to pray? Visit today’s post for a simple tool and practical tips to establish a more powerful and effective prayer life.
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 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.
