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Dare to Be God’s Beloved Today Instead of Tomorrow
It’s hard to be God’s beloved today. Isn’t it easier to plan to more beloved, to be better in some way — tomorrow? Tomorrow, we are always more confident, more healed or less anxious… Read More
Face What You Fear To Live A Significant Life
What does it mean to have faith? God values faith in ways we least expect. I never used to be afraid. I was all faith. Or so I thought. I had enough… Read More
Following Jesus Beyond Wallpapered Memories
I finally started sleeping at night a few weeks ago. Not every night. Maybe one day out of the week. Then, two. That strung into three. It started happening randomly. There was… Read More
Start Living As God’s Work of Art
Do you have God-given interests and passions you’ve put to the side? It is time to start believing God placed them in you for a purpose. One of the ways I’d like… Read More
6 Keys To Overcome Dead Ends and Discouragement — A Blog Anniversary
FAITH BARISTA'S BLOG ANNIVERSARY IS HERE ! ** BY GRACE ALONE NECKLACE GIVEAWAY ** To celebrate, I'm giving away Lisa Leonard Designs Necklace This beautiful silver sterling necklace features a pendant with… Read More
Moving Forward When You’re Afraid To Fall Apart
“Blessed are the ones who understand; They’ve got nothing to bring but empty hands; Nothing to hide and nothing to prove; Our heartbreak brings us back to you.” ~ Lyrics to Fall… Read More
Why Hard Questions Are Good For God-Sized Dreams
“Courage is fear that has said its prayers.” ~ Karle Wilson Baker What do you do when hard questions threaten to flood your God-sized dreams? I wanted Father’s Day to start out… Read More
Do You Plan For The Worst And Hope For The Best?
Has does faith shape your confidence? Do you plan for the worst and hope for the best? Back when I was working as a high tech professional, one of the things that… Read More
Fields of Faith: The Call To Leave, Go & See
It’s the day before Christmas Eve. But, it’s just another day on the job for the shepherds watching flocks by night. They have no idea what’s waiting for them on the other… Read More
The Greatest Christmas Dilemma (A Special Advent Giveaway)
We have a double-feature today on the blog: a Faith Barista Jam & a special Advent Giveaway! At the end of today's post, click the blue button to submit your Unwrapping Jesus… Read More
Thanking God For Everyday Life and Dark Nights — Book Giveaway: Billy Coffey’s Snow Day
All this time, I thought my life was something I needed to build. Maybe instead of creating my life, I needed to find it… by noticing the little things.” ~ Billy Coffey’s… Read More
Right Now Matters & So Do You — Surviving The In-Between Time
A lot of everyday life is spent surviving the “In-Between” time — en route between where we are to where God wants to be. Without faith, we’re only left with the daily… Read More
