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November 14, 2019
13 Bible Verses About Gratitude That Will Change Your Heart
BecSoBible verses about gratitude fill the pages of the Bible. It wasn’t a theme God went light on. Therefore, it signifies gratitude is something crucial to our faith walk and to living victoriously. Gratitude is a powerful weapon against defeat. And at the same time, it breathes life into the characteristics we all desire in our lives.
Gratitude is a powerful weapon against defeat. It breathes life into the characteristics we all desire in our lives. #gratitude
November 7, 2019
15 Inspirational Bible Verses About Trusting God
Trusting God often goes against everything our physical body and emotions feel. After all, to act out our trust is to let go, or to surrender. We trust in someone or something so that we can take a step back. It allows us room to breathe and relax. However, the more we love —the more we care about an outcome or a situation —the more we desire to control it rather than step back and surrender it.
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10 Bible Verses About Worry and Stress That Will Put Your Mind at Ease
Worry and Stress.
Ugh! Escaping it is a moment by moment task.
I think some personalities are more prone to taking things in stride than others. However, I also believe that no matter how “worry-prone” we tend to be, we can still find respite for our very exhausted souls.
No matter how 'worry-prone' we tend to be, we can still find respite for our very exhausted souls. #bibleverses #hope
October 24, 2019
Meaningful Bible Verses and Prayer for Your Every Need
Those moments when we search for something meaningful to say, yet come up empty-handed, are frustrating. We want to help, but our words feel shallow — insufficient. Then there are also those moments when it’s not about others. Those moments when we are in need of hope for ourselves.
I believe we cannot fill our deepest needs with things of this world. Our needs and our stories are God-shaped and meant to be filled by Him. Thus, there is always one place where we can turn to gather hope. One place where hope...ourselves.
IOctober 17, 2019
How to Lead by Example and Be More Charitable
Today I welcome guest writer, David Andrews. Whether it’s the all-too-frequent me, me, me screaming from the mouths of our toddlers or the rolling eyes and self-absorbed comments uttered by our teenagers, we wonder how will we ever convey the spirit and heart of Christian charity to them. How will we train up these precious children God has given us?
It comes down to shepherding their hearts and leading by example.
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Why Are Trust and Obedience Powerful Parenting Skills?
Does our repertoire of parenting skills need to include trust and obedience? Is it really something we can develop over time?
As I’ve said so often here before, “Raising children isn’t for the faint of heart!” It is the greatest gift, yet most difficult challenge in life — a place where we discover a love that moves mountains. And a part of that love is learning to let go. It’s learning to obey and trust in the Lord because our children belong to Him. He created them with love and care — after...
August 29, 2019
Raising Children: This Is What Happens When You Choose to Let Go
A special young lady in my life just became a mama recently. She’s amazing and if anyone was ready for it, it was her. She spent years while getting her education in the mental health field providing respite care for our daughter and coming to my rescue when sometimes I just needed a break.
Just the other day as she was visiting, she told me that being a mom is harder than she ever imagined. And I think every single one of us who has become a mama agrees with her because raising children is t...
August 22, 2019
The God of Wonders Delights in You
The God of Wonders
It’s good to be back here in this place with you. My time away was well spent with my family, sitting courtside for a whole lot of basketball, completing a book proposal for what I hope to be my second book, writing articles and posts for some other upcoming projects, and working towards getting healthier.
Healthier physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It’s easy for me to get lost in this ministry of words then find myself forgetting some of the very important aspects of...
June 20, 2019
Teen Stress: One Powerful Way to Help Your Child Stand Strong
Teen stress is more prevalent today than ever before. A lot of that has to do with social media. As I watch my own boys navigate their worlds of faith, academics, personal goals, friendships, work, and sports, I am reminded of how complicated it is to be a teen. But then we add social media into that picture and it becomes almost unimagineable for those of us who grew up before it became mainstream.
Today, I welcome Pastor Brad Mathias of Bema Media, Road Trip Parenting, and the Brilliantly Br...
June 13, 2019
How to Find Your God Given Purpose in Life
God Has Given You a Purpose in LifeA purpose that matters. One that leads you to walking in peace and in victory.
Today I have a special guest with us sharing Biblical truth and years of experience as a professional counselor. He gives us 3 critical steps to discovering our God given purpose in life. And then, he shares 5 ways our behaviors lead us away from our true purpose in life. A warm welcome to Matt Pavlik of New Reflections Counseling and ChristianConcepts.com!
