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I read a quote on Instagram today that said, “Supporting another’s success won’t ever dampen yours.” Reading that statement stopped me in my tracks because that’s not the way we live by default as humans. And that makes me sad because I wish that weren’t the case. I wish we celebrated others more than we compared ourselves to others.
Read MoreA few years ago, I submitted a book proposal to be reviewed by a publisher. As I do with any major piece of writing, I sent the proposal to my dad for him to look over and make sure I didn’t miss any typos or mistakes. But when my dad texted me after reading the proposal, I wasn’t expecting him to respond the way he did. His response was so kind and so encouraging, so I wrote it down in my journal.
Read MoreA while back, I wrote and published a devotion called Encouragement For The One Who’s Stressed Out. The day the post went live, I received quite a few messages from people saying things like, “I needed this today Kristen!” or “Thanks for sharing - it’s been a stressful day here.” While I always love getting messages like this and knowing that God is working through these devotions to help and encourage other people, those weren’t the only kinds of messages I got that afternoon.
Read MoreScripture tells us that God’s Word is a lamp to our feet and light to our path (Psalm 119:105). His Word shows us where we’re standing and where we need to go. It tells you clearly if you’re headed in the right direction or if you’re wandering down a dark and dangerous path. It gives you wisdom. It gives you discernment. And it gives you hope like nothing and no one else can.
Read MoreIn my 20+ years of following Jesus, I’ve learned that it’s inevitable to go through seasons where you feel far from God. Even though I know He is always there, even though I know He never leaves me, and even though I know He doesn’t distance Himself from me, there have been more than a few times where it felt like I was distant from God.
Read MoreAbout halfway through the day, it all got to be a little too much for me. I was sad, angry, overwhelmed - basically I was a wreck. And so I texted my best friend Melanie and said, “Hey I know this is probably horrible timing, but is there any way I could call you?” It didn’t take her long to respond, and when she did, her words were, “Absolutely! TJ (her son) is eating lunch but I can listen so just call me whenever!”
Read MoreThe next time you go to say something to someone, take a second to think. The words you’re about to say, do they have they potential to kill? Or are they life-giving words? Better yet, think about it this way. Would you want someone to say to you what you’re thinking about saying to them?
Read MoreSomething I think we can all practice more of is gratitude. It’s easy to ask for things we want, talk about things we’re looking forward to, and even complain about what we wish was different about our lives. But being thankful is something we can all continue to work on.
Read MoreOne thing I absolutely love about my fiancé, Kevin, is the way he worships. He is so wide open with the way he worships the Lord, never afraid to raise His hands, dance around with the students at his youth group, or sing at the top of his lungs. You can just tell by watching him that worshipping God is something he loves to do, and it’s a major way that he connects with the Lord.
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