Looking Forward Not Back

Do you feel as though you do not live out of the fullness of God’s love? Does your past hold you back from your future? God only wants us to glance at the past so that we grow, sharpen our strengths, and be intentional about living and loving well. He already conquered sin for you, now it’s your turn to embrace His grace and move forward in your God-given purpose.

Nothing Is Impossible With God but You Need to Remember THIS First
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Nothing Is Impossible With God but You Need to Remember THIS First

Nothing is impossible with God. I believe this is true. But I also believe that it is not only a God-sided deal. We, too, play an active part in the equation. I remember gazing around her home. The essence of family and of love so present I thought could almost physically touch it. That moment…

7 Bible Verses About Insecurity to Remind You of Your Worth
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7 Bible Verses About Insecurity to Remind You of Your Worth

Can you relate to the feeling of insecurity rising up within your heart? I believe both you and I have experienced more than one situation that left us questioning our worth.

Rejection, betrayal, failure, abuse, sin, jealousy, bitterness, anger?

None of us are immune.

Maybe you need a reminder and way to fight insecurity. Maybe you need to hear the words that you are loved, cherished, and chosen.

God has written those words to us again and again in His Word. He knew we’d face hard times and He knew we’d need a reminder.

Here are 7 of my favorite Bible verses about insecurity that remind me of His love.

10 Bible Verses About Worry and Stress That Will Put Your Mind at Ease
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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. Yet, it is possible. I believe these ten Bible verses about worry and stress will encourage you to do so and live a peace-filled life. Some personalities are more prone to taking things in stride than others. However, I also believe that no matter how…

Forgiving Yourself and Finding Freedom From Shame
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Forgiving Yourself and Finding Freedom From Shame

Forgiving Yourself and Embracing God’s Grace Go Hand-In-Hand From the outside, it all looked quite picture-perfect. Handsome husband. Two beautiful toddlers. Financial stability. Active in church ministry. Always quick with a smile and an encouraging word. And it wasn’t as if my smile was disingenuous. I treasured my husband and children. Gratitude for all of…

Trusting God With Your Story When You Need to Try Again
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Trusting God With Your Story When You Need to Try Again

Again can be such an exhausting word. Every time I think about it, memories of my dad teaching my brother and I how to swim come to mind. Take a deep breath. Let the air swell in your lungs, lunge forward and give it your best, he’d say. I’d nod, bring my hands together, body…