Gratitude

Gratitude is a powerful weapon God gives us in our fight against the challenges in life. If we can be finders of good in all situations, the Enemy loses ground on us. But gratitude doesn’t always come easy. It takes strengthening our gratitude muscle!

When Surrendering Is the Breakthrough We Need
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When Surrendering Is the Breakthrough We Need

I once wrote about starting the new year with hands wide open ready to receive what God has to offer. I’d realized I’d spent too much time gripping tightly the things of the past while missing out on the here and now. Not to mention the future. If we imagine our hands filled to capacity…

What is the ACTS Prayer Model and How Can It Help Me Pray?
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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 the thoughts circling round your…

My All-Time Most Popular Posts Offering Christian Encouragement
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My All-Time Most Popular Posts Offering Christian Encouragement

I remember when, what feels like not so long ago, my husband surprised me with a ticket and all arrangements made to the She Speaks Conference hosted by Proverbs 31 Ministries. At the time, I’d all but put my pen and blog away for two years. It was a difficult season after our sweet girl…

Getting Unstuck: Letting Go of the Past and Choosing to Live Again
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Getting Unstuck: Letting Go of the Past and Choosing to Live Again

I love music. It is food for my soul – especially during our family’s many basketball road trips. Each of us has our personal favorites, and these days the teenagers are more opinionated than ever, but generally we tend to listen to a little of almost everything. But there is one thing we all agree on….

Finding Inner Strength from the Pain of Yesterday
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Finding Inner Strength from the Pain of Yesterday

Right from the start, I knew she was different. There was an inner strength about her that drew me in. Genuine love. A smile from deep beyond the surface. One that seemed to come from an overflow of authentic joy. If you were to meet her, you wouldn’t guess the challenges and heartache she’d faced….