It’s been a devastating week of death, hatred, and injustice. Sorrow has manifested in riots and destruction since the death of George Floyd. Our country needs healing. I believe kindness could begin the process. The kindness I’m talking about does not come natural to us. As broken people living in a shattered world where discrimination, fear, and hatred often force …
The Generosity Challenge
Listen here: :) I don’t always feel like being generous, but when I do give generously, I’ve noticed something wonderful happens. When I give generously, I experience joy. Maybe you’ve experienced this too. I hope you have. You may not need an article this week about the importance of giving, but I’ve experienced during this quarantine that withdrawing and protecting …
War Scriptures for Worriers
I really hate it when I’m trying to pray, and worries sneak in. Before I know it, I’m worrying rather than warring. I’d rather be a warrior than a worrier, and I want you to be a warrior too. We need each other. We need warring sisters fighting the good fight with us. Thankfully, we aren’t alone, and that is …
Scripture to Pray When You Don’t Have the Words
When you don’t have the words to pray, God does. Scripture can help us. Have you been so frustrated facing problem after problem (after problem) that you couldn’t find words to cry out to God? I have. Has an illness snuffed out the fire of your faith, and prayer seems a vain attempt to be heard? I know that heartache. …
3 Ways to Battle Discouragement
The other day, out of the blue, discouragement washed over me. Words spoken poured over my soul like a bucket of cold water. I’m about to confess something to you that took me by surprise, so when I tell you, please don’t think less of me. I can’t believe the thought came to my mind either. I actually thought, “God …