I’ve sent up more than a few frantic, “help!” prayers in my lifetime. There have been times when I just didn’t know what to say how to pray. There have also been times when I’ve prayed those quick prayers and experienced what I can only describe as a supernatural power shortly afterwards. My faith has been strengthened from these events and I want to give full credit to where that power came from: the Holy Spirit.
Read moreRenew: Daily Retreats for Body, Spirit, and Mind
I'm happy to announce that Renew Daily Retreats is open for registration!
Centered around 5 main themes: inspire, rejuvenate, create, connect, and Sabbath, this 20 module course is designed to inspire women to take a few moments each day for self-care and renewal.
Read moreWho and What is the Holy Spirit Really?
It took me awhile to catch on.
For years, I worked for a challenging boss. She was difficult, demanding, and impossible to please.
Her words regularly came out in a critical, almost vicious, manner. Most of the staff would hold their breath, as she would walk into our work areas. She was a tough person to work for, to say the least.
Read moreHow Jesus is the Perfect Prophet, Priest, and King
Think about the last team you were a part of maybe it was a sports team. You shared a common goal or purpose with other people. If you had an effective team then you, undoubtedly, also had good leadership.
My high school dance team had a goal: win state. It was as simple as that.
The work that went towards accomplishing that goal was anything but simple. Thousands of smaller goals had to be met first. It was a journey that spanned the course of a year and there were many distractions and hurdles along the way.
Read moreComing Alongside: Blessed to be a Blessing
In my early 20’s I met Jeanne Garison. Jeanne was wise, gracious, funny, and for some reason, loved me. She showed it by pouring her wisdom into me, her time into my time, her life into my life. Living life with Jeanne alongside made all the difference.
Read moreFinding Peace Through Surrender to God
“Now My soul has become troubled; and what shall I say, ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour” (John 12:27, NASB).
We need direction. Day by day, hour-by-hour, for us to live our best lives according to the unique purpose that God has called us to, we need the word of the Lord guiding us. Surrender is what brings the peace that surpasses all understanding (Phil 4:7)…no matter our circumstances.
Read moreThe Importance of Self-Care (and why it's Biblical)
As Christian women, we’re often well acquainted with the idea of self-sacrifice. Our calling is to be like Jesus. He literally laid his life down for his friends. We want to serve God by serving others. This is good- and it’s as it should be. Love God and love your neighbor as yourself (Mark 12:30-31)
Read moreMini-Retreats: 3 Different Types (and why we need them)
We all need to retreat every once in awhile. A change of pace from the ordinary refreshes the body, mind, and spirit. Different types of retreats serve different purposes, but I believe there are three primary types of retreats that all people need: solo, community, and Sabbath. These retreats don’t need to involve large quantities of time or travel. You can create mini-retreats, at home. All you need is a plan and a few minutes set aside for this purpose.
Read more30 Ways to Be Renewed: Body, Spirit & Mind
The ideas wouldn't flow. I felt like I was stuck in mud. It seemed like I had depleted every ounce of creativity and strength I had in me. As a busy mom and as a writer, I knew I needed replenishment. Spiritually, I realized I was little dry, as well. I wasn't satisfied with the stale routine I had going. I had been checking off the "to dos" of Bible reading and prayer out of duty, rather than a deep thirst for more of God.
I knew God's promises. I've experienced his truths. I just needed to act upon them.
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