Even a successful adoption story isn’t easy. Adoption is an amazing gift. It’s beautiful, mind-boggling, and a picture of what love is all about. Yet every adoption story begins in grief. So no matter the beauty or the love we are ready to give as we choose to make adoption part of our story, the…
Moving forward in life can be scary for even the bravest of souls. To help you step forward with bravery, here are 17 inspiring Bible verses about moving forward. They are also encouraging verses to pray when God tells you to move forward. God is in the business of justice and righteousness. He doesn’t leave…
Sincere gratitude. On the surface, we may tell ourselves, “Of course I’m grateful!” We may even be quite polite by saying “thank you” in necessary circumstances. But I know when I take a deep look within myself to search for the kind of gratitude that breathes hope and joy into life, I see I have…
How do we find joy in the journey of life even when the journey has taken us along roads we never wanted to travel? How do we find joy when we are hurting, overwhelmed, or exhausted? Although it may feel impossible. It isn’t. With God, it is possible. But let’s find out more with these…
Why Is Hope Important? Without hope in my life, I wouldn’t be writing this today. As a young girl, it lifted me up when I repeatedly found myself crushed and defeated. It motivated me to dry my tears and dust myself off so I could try again when it was I who failed someone or…