One of the toughest parts of navigating the unexpected is dealing with so much uncertainty. When life doesn’t go according to plan, we feel like we’re walking down a dark staircase, and we’re not sure where it’s leading us. And when we find ourselves in these uncertain times, it can be extremely tempting to begin to doubt God.
Read MoreFinding rest this time of year feels about as easy as finding a pumpkin in Hobby Lobby. We’re covered up in stress, busyness, and mile-long to-do lists, just like the shelves of my favorite decor store are covered with garland, ribbon, ornaments, and Christmas lights. And honestly, it feels like we’ve just come to accept that stress is as much a part of this season as the Christmas trees.
Read MoreThere’s so much we can learn from the story of Naaman. Here was a man, wanting so badly to be healed of the leprosy he’d been suffering from for so long, and when he finally goes to Elisha to be healed, Elisha’s response is somewhat unexpected.
Read MoreOver the weekend, I wrote a prayer down in my journal. It was nothing elaborate or fancy. It wasn’t a prayer I spent a long period of time crafting to make sure it sounded perfect. It was just a prayer full of short, simple sentences, expressing the desires of my heart to God.
Read MoreWe have all been uniquely gifted by our Creator with the specific talents, characteristics, and personality traits He thought were best when He formed us in our mother’s womb. He didn’t just make one woman and press “Copy + Paste” from then on out. He was so intentional with not only how He made you, but what He made you for.
Read MoreAs I've been reading through the Psalms over the last few weeks, I've noticed a pattern in many of the chapters written by King David. So often, he starts with an aching in his heart, a pain point that seems to be too much for him. He cries out to God, asking the Lord where He is, what He's doing, and why He feels so far away.
Read MoreI shared a quote on my Instagram stories yesterday that said, “You are currently living at least one of the prayers you used to pray.” It was a statement that hit me like a ton of bricks because it is absolutely true for me, as I’m sure it is true for you.
Read MoreWe only had five people in attendance at my small group last night. And while there’s definitely some truth behind the old statement of “the more the merrier,” I also love conversation between a small group (no pun intended) of people at a gathering. So when I realized it was just going to be the five of us last night, I was excited and expectant for what the night was going to hold.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year where talk of gratitude is everywhere. We are told to count our blessings, to think about all of the things we have to be thankful for. And while I 100% believe we all have things for which to give thanks, I also know that we’re all battling feelings of discontentment in at least one area of our lives.
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