God has a plan for our lives. A good plan. Even when we are confused and overwhelmed. But, how do we go about following His plan?
Trusting God With Your Story When You Need to Try Again
Again can be such an exhausting word. Every time I think about it, memories of my dad teaching my brother and I how to swim come to mind. Take a deep breath. Let the air swell in your lungs, lunge forward and give it your best, he’d say. I’d nod,…
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When You Are Tired of Dealing with Regret {#MOH Link-Up}
Regret. How many of us live with it? How much of our lives does regret control? For many of us, it’s far too much. There’s the regret that serves as a simple reminder saying, “I made a mistake, but I learned from it and am stronger today.” But then there’s…
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To the Woman Pondering the Abortion Debate: This Is My Story
It’s a story I’ve never shared with you here in this place. It’s one I’ve shared as a speaker – one I’ve shared with other women when I knew my story would bring them hope. But never here. Maybe because God knew my “such a time as this” would be…
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A Prayer for Hope When Life Is Difficult
Prayer is one of my favorite topics to write about here in this space. I can’t imagine my life without bold prayers where I praise our awesome God, pour out all the contents of my heart, and petition on behalf of others. The kind of prayers where I find hope….
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When Being Grateful Is Not Easy and You Need Encouragement {#MomentsofHope Link-Up}
Sometimes being grateful at Thanksgiving is not easy to do. Is that where you are this year or in this season? Or maybe it’s a close friend or family member. Whether the obstacles are large or small, we can all use an encouraging reminder to the power we gain from…
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17 Things Adoption Has Taught Me About Loving Well
The little black ringlets of hair curling round her rosy cheeks and dark brown eyes captured my heart at first sight. It’s a moment I’ll never forget. As the tears came out of nowhere and my heart exploded, it was instantaneous. Somewhere in that place a Mama feels the deepest…
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What is the ACTS Prayer Model and How Can It Help Me Pray?
Do you have a heart for prayer, but stumble in your confidence because you aren’t sure you are doing it “right”? First, let me reassure you – there is no way to pray wrong! God loves His children coming to Him. Period. He loves to hear your heart and all…
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For the One Who Needs to Move Forward {#MomentsofHope Link-Up & Giveaway}
It’s good to be back with you all today! Although I’ve been busy (frantic, actually!) writing thousands of words to complete my first book, I’ve missed this spot right here. I missed passing along the Word of God and the hope of God to anyone who joins us here ♥…
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Finding Jesus in the Broken Church
This is the final post in our series When People Hurt You. Throughout the last 8 weeks, we’ve talked about shedding false guilt, losing a victim mentality, accepting life as unfair, choosing to forgive, rebuilding inner strength, and the steps to move forward from the past. Each of the posts…
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