Why You Need to Be Gentle With Yourself
I had a hard time falling asleep and woke up being hard on myself. As I ate my breakfast, I was surrounded by my worries. Instead of songs of deliverance surrounding me… Read More
How to Pray When It’s Hard to Hear God
I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer. Psalm 17:6 (NIV) The question popped out of the blue as I… Read More
My Mother Was a Mail-Order Bride: A Journey to Find Beauty and Joy
Hear 4 Reasons Why It is Important to Give Yourself Grace… Read More
Five Simple Breath Prayers to Spark Thanksgiving Joy in Your Soul
Although November is about giving thanks, we also begin navigating the holidays – and having to remember the people, places, and stories that are difficult or wounding. God knows your longings… Read More
Being Worried or Depressed Doesn’t Mean Your Faith Is Flawed
When I woke to the news of the shooting that happened in Las Vegas, I thought of the first responders. I thought of all the people who stayed by the side of… Read More
8 Powerful Promises to Calm Your Soul When the World’s Falling Apart
How can we stay calm when the world seems to be falling apart? We can’t pretend there isn’t any pain or trouble in the world. We’d be hiding from life. That isn’t… Read More
If You’re Stressed About The Election: God’s 5 Powerful Promises To Encourage You
Are you stressed by the presidential election? With Election Day approaching next week, there is no other way to put it. The presidential election is stressful. And everyone is affected. Earlier this month, the… Read More
How Ordinary You Holds Extraordinary Value
Faith isn’t faith until Jesus is all you’re holding onto. I didn’t think I had much left. I was past my prime. I’m not talking about my age. I’m speaking in Marlon… Read More
A Soul Pick-Me-Up: Write Letters of Gratitude
One way I enjoy a soul pick-me-up is writing letters of gratitude. How about you? We all fall into these now and then. Ditches. Sure, it happens when we’re tired. Or… Read More
When Everything Falls Apart — What Do You Say?
When everything falls apart, is there anything that brings comfort? What we find in that moment is the very thing we can offer to each other. Artist: Fee Album: Hope Rising Year:… Read More