What Does the Bible Say About Encouragement?
We all need encouragement. For those of us who are Christians, we should be seeking guidance for our lives in the Bible. So I went to God’s Word to answer the following question. What does…
How to Start Bible Journaling for Beginners
Bible Journaling! I’m fascinated, yet I’m at a loss. I don’t have hands, but I know most of my readers do have hands so I want to share what I’ve learned about Bible journaling…
How to Grow Your Faith in God
Have You Ever Wondered How to Grow Your Faith in God? I am so thankful that I have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, but I often wonder if my faith is big enough. So…
What is Easter Really About and Why Celebrate it?
With Easter coming, it’s an appropriate time to ask what is Easter really about. Much of the world celebrates a pagan Easter, with Easter bunnies, colored eggs, yellow peeps, and candy. Yet most of us…
30 Inspiring Bible Verses for Happiness and Joy
What does the Bible say about joy and happiness? God wants us to be happy. If He didn’t, He wouldn’t tell us to be happy and joyful as often as He does in His Word,…
Do You Need Encouragement? 12 Bible Verses For Inspiration
Admit it! We’ve all had those days, or weeks, or even months where we’ve lost our mojo or our ambition and we need some encouragement and inspiration. I personally go through a period of sadness…
Faith and Healing: My Surprising Growth Moments
When I look back into this past year, I marvel at the many changes that took place. One of the things I’m talking about is changes in our faith and the faith of our church…
How to Draw Near to God After Tragedy
How I could draw near to God after my illness and amputations? Seven years ago, I contracted a flesh-eating bacteria that put me in a coma. My illness required several surgeries to remove the bacteria, …
Why Faith Matters In My Family
The word of God tells us in Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen”. We are trusting in something that we cannot prove. We cannot…
How My Greatest Blessings Became My Best Friends
One of the greatest blessings and privileges I’ve had in my life is to be a mom. Mike and I have devoted the last 26 years to nurturing, guiding, and raising Michael Jr., Megan, and…