Put Your Plans Aside and Start the New Year This Way
As we open a new calendar year, many of us are reflecting over the previous year and making plans for the…
Why Choosing Joy in Trials Might Be Easier Than You Think
We don’t choose faith to avoid trials. Our faith is made genuine through our trials. “Count it all joy, my brothers,…
Are You Letting Fear Masquerade as Wisdom?
Over Memorial Day weekend, my family enjoyed a 4-day camping trip at Sherando Lake in Virginia. There was zero service, so…
When You Wonder if You Disappoint
Do you ever wonder if you disappoint God? Then keep reading … The wind swirls causing little wisps of hair to…
How to Stay Motivated to Live Intentionally When Life Gets Overwhelming
Are you having a hard time staying motivated to live intentionally for the glory of God? In today’s Intentional Conversation, I’m…
Follow the Leader Isn’t Just a Kid’s Game
Everyday someone is watching us and many will imitate us. Not to mention, the ones we follow and imitate everyday. “Come…
Do You Have the Courage to Live as Nothing?
Sometimes humility is the pathway to relief. After weeks of hard parenting moments, many, many tears, and very little margin to…
Jesus Cleaned Up a Mess He Didn’t Make, Too
Jesus Cleaned Up a Mess He Didn’t Make, Too – Do you need to learn to be a student of your…
How Cancer Gave Me Unshakable Faith
Guest post by Nancy Backues As a self-proclaimed Type-A planner, I am passionate about my lists. I like accomplishing things because…
Not My Will but Your Will Be Done
“If you are not living in touch with God, it is easy to blame Him or pass judgment on Him. You…
The Day My Tank of Sufficiency Maxed Out
My tank of sufficiency was maxed out. I was at the end of myself. What do you do when the trials…
When Quiet Times Seem Pointless: Remember the Gospel
One day turned into several days strung together into weeks. Then those weeks turned into months. Months! It’s been almost three…