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What would it look like if we prayed boldly and courageously for God to surprise us with His answers? What if we prayed with confident expectation that God would come through for us? What if instead of praying with the intent of avoiding disappointment, we prayed in anticipation of God’s diving appointments?
Read MoreI’ve been thinking a lot about my single years lately. I’m not going to sugarcoat it for you. Those were some of the hardest years of my life. Don’t get me wrong, there were a lot of really great things about being single. And I have so many amazing, unforgettable memories from that season of my life. But there were also plenty of nights when I cried myself to sleep.
Read MoreGod is way more interested in who you are becoming than where you are going…which is why He sometimes allows us to remain in a tough season. He wants to grow us, prune us, mature us, sanctify us, and ultimately draw us closer to Himself.
Read MoreThis week is a really exciting week because, in a matter of days, I’m going to be releasing my brand new devotional - For My Single Friend: A 30-Day Devotional! I’ve been working on this devotional for SO LONG, and I’m so excited to finally release it. But if I’m being honest, I haven’t always felt so excited about this book.
Read MoreI’ve realized that feeling stuck between where you are and where you really want to be is an experience that is quite common in life. Maybe you’ve found yourself in a similar situation. A storm hit your life out of nowhere, causing a delay in your plans and your intentions, and now you feel stuck waiting for the storm to pass.
Read MoreWhat are you trying to control in your life right now? Does one particular thing come to mind as you answer that question? Maybe there are several answers that pop in your head as you list out all of the things you’re trying to take control of. School, relationships, work, finances, future outcomes - I’m sure those are only a few of the broader categories that come to mind. I know that because many of those came to mind for me.
Read MoreWithin the church, we do everything we can to teach everyone, from children to adults, that we are loved by God. So then why is it so difficult sometimes for us to truly grasp and believe the truth that He loves us unconditionally?
Read MoreI remember this one particular conversation I was having with Elaine. She had just finished giving me all sorts of great advice when I looked at her and asked, “Elaine, how did you get to be so wise?” I figured she’d come back with an answer about how all of her life experience had just naturally developed wisdom in her. And while I’m sure that’s part of it, that’s not the answer she gave me. No, instead, she looked at me with an encouraging smile on her face and said, “I asked God to give me wisdom.”
Read MoreI remember during one conversation Brett and I had, he was telling me about a kid he’s been training recently. We’ll call this kid Andy. Andy is part of a group of athletes working with Brett each week. On one particular night during a training session, Brett was working with the group on driving to the basket and finishing with a left-handed layup. Well, Andy was right-handed. So he would drive to the basket, but every time he got ready to shoot, he would lay the ball up with his right hand instead of his left.
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