We ALL carry around insecurities and comparisons that affect the way we see the world. Without realizing it, we are harboring bitterness in the recesses of our hearts by saying and believing things like… She has the wardrobe/job/money I want!Why does their family always get to go on trips?If only I could be her weight … Continue reading Lessons in contentment
We all have those people in our lives—they may be frustrating or disappointing, absent or a little too present. Then there are those people we are jealous of who seem like they’re just too perfect. There’s the people who hurt us and the people we’d like to forget. Whether they are a close family member … Continue reading Have you prayed for them?
God has already placed people in your life who need to hear about Him. Each of you reading this post has a specific sphere of influence—a group of people you interact with every day who are in need of the knowledge and encouragement that comes from Christ alone. This world of brokenness needs the gospel … Continue reading Sharing your faith
Guest Author: Sharon White Who doesn’t savor a romantic boy-meets-girl love story with a fairytale ending? “And the two lived happily every after…” music fades. The illusion of falling in love instantaneously with Prince Charming has been planted in the hearts of girls from fictional novels to animated Disney movies. While it is a natural … Continue reading The True Happily Ever After Story
If you only had the things today that you THANKED God for yesterday, what would be left? This question came to life for me many years ago when my dad came to me with a proposition. "For every item you can write down that you are genuinely thankful for, I will pay you a nickel," … Continue reading 5 Reasons to be Thankful
Be cautious of what you LOVE, because it defines who you BECOME. After watching certain TV shows, listening to certain songs or podcasts, or being around certain people, it’s easy to find myself mimicking the behaviors of the things/people I love the most. Love is a wonderful thing, and God allows us to enjoy many … Continue reading You become what you love
Why is humility so important? We live in a world that is all about SELF—how you can improve, be more wealthy, look prettier, have more friends, be overall successful. If I’m honest, I spend most of my time thinking about...well...ME! But as Christians, we must change. We look at Christ’s example. And Jesus “emptied himself, … Continue reading To be holy is to be humble
To the girl in waiting...I’ve been in your shoes. I watched friend after friend turn their crush into reality, a steady boyfriend by their side. I day dreamed of prom dates that never were and went with “groups” to more events than I can count. I longed for cozy movie nights and star gazing, hand … Continue reading To the girl in waiting
I woke up in the middle of the night recently. That never happens to me. Here’s why. I felt anxious and my mind was racing with all that’s happening in our world. In my dreams, I kept seeing the faces of people protesting, pleading for change. When I woke up, I flipped open my Bible … Continue reading True change begins with your heart
By: Hannah Deaton The first dessert I ever made from scratch was peanut butter pie from my mom’s brown rooster cookbook. This is one of those family cookbooks with the cover falling off and the pages stained from sticky, ingredient covered fingers (a cookbook you can trust). To make this pie you must first prepare … Continue reading On Peanut Butter Pie & Hope
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