"Fight the good fight of faith." - 1 Timothy 6:12 Paul's words to Timothy have been running through my mind as I question and wonder and wait, trusting God's timing and sinking my roots deeper in Him. We are called to fight the good fight of faith. This action word for fight in the Greek … Continue reading Fighting the Good Fight
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All Things
Sometimes the rain falls, the discouragement is real, and the lies get loud. In these moments, if we'll choose to lean into God, we can hear His whispers of truth that breathe life into our brokenness and make us bold again. I was in that place Sunday morning, at church... overwhelmed, worried, anxious. God gently … Continue reading All Things
What To Do With A Downcast Soul
When your soul is disturbed and in despair, I'm here to tell you: you don't have to stay there. It often seems easier, and sometimes we want to, but it's definitely not better to. Jesus came that we may have life, abundant life; let's not sit back while the enemy tries to steal, kill, and … Continue reading What To Do With A Downcast Soul
When Your Shield of Faith Gets Heavy
Sometimes in our lives we have these pivotal moments, these situations where we break out of our box, where we step out in faith. Maybe God called us, or maybe we're not sure, but either way we're taking a step, maybe even a leap, of faith. There are other times in our lives where we … Continue reading When Your Shield of Faith Gets Heavy
God is Faithful
I recently started reading One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp, and it is radically changing the way I see my everyday life. I'm learning to take note of God and His faithfulness all around me... learning to give thanks in everything... learning to find joy right where I am. "The Lord is faithful to all His promises and … Continue reading God is Faithful
God Doesn’t Miss A Thing
Proverbs 15:3 has been on my mind for a few weeks… “The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.” (NIV) “God doesn’t miss a thing – he’s alert to good and evil alike.” (MSG) God doesn’t miss a thing; His eyes are everywhere. He is omnipresent … Continue reading God Doesn’t Miss A Thing
Am I Convinced?
I received a timely email a couple weeks ago from FaithGateway (Devotionals Daily). In it was an excerpt from Lysa TerKeurst's Made to Crave devotional. She talked about doing things because you're loved, not doing things to get love. It was a total perspective shift for me, one that I'm still wrestling through. I don't have to do things … Continue reading Am I Convinced?
My Race to Run 