Sometimes we forget who we are in Christ. The enemy of our souls hopes we believe all the wrong “I am” declarations. Those negative statements we often say and repeat to ourselves that damage our true identity. There's no better time than in our present world and crisis, to remember what the Lord says about us and hold on to these truths with all our might. So we need to remind our hearts of 4 powerful “I am” declarations to regain our true identity in Christ. (1.) I am loved. If Continue Reading
The Most Powerful Witness: Trusting God with Difficulty {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Have you ever wondered the best way to tell your friends about Jesus? With the coronavirus threatening the well-being of populations worldwide, people need hope. I know from experience the power observing a believer’s faith in action can have in drawing a person to the Lord. During my senior year of college, as the time approached to launch into adulthood, a restless anxiety began to build inside of me. When I overheard some sorority sisters talking about going on a ski retreat with a Continue Reading
When Your Manna Tastes Bland {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
When I had my wisdom teeth removed (gag), the surgery went well, but there were complications during my recovery. I’ll spare you the gory details. Suffice it to say, I had to eat the same bland, soft foods for about a month. Let me tell you: diversity of diet is a spiritual need. Maybe that’s an exaggeration. But... I’m not the only one who finds my heart getting heavy when God’s provision is the same old ordinary stuff day after day. When The Same-Old Grows Stale Recently set free Continue Reading
The Amazing World of 3D Christian Living {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
We are about to enter the world of 3D. As with every three-dimensional adventure, plan to interact with an immersive environment that creates a sensory experience. A lifelike scene. An enhanced encounter. This is not an illusion, artificial simulation, or virtual reality. But amazing wonders we get to see, hear, and touch. 3D Up Close and Personal 3D aspects of width, height, and depth bring the spiritual realm up close and personal with God himself. So let’s put on our 3D glasses and look Continue Reading
What Do Noah and a Duck Have to Do with You? {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
When our first child was a few months old, my husband and I decided to take a quick getaway to the beach. We packed food, diapers, and so much paraphernalia we wondered if the trip was worth the effort one small child added. The Bible commends the faith Noah, a man who lived in ancient times. God told Noah to build an ark to save humans and animals from a coming flood. Imagine being given the assignment of packing provisions to sustain his family and all those animals for over a year. Without Continue Reading
No Way, No How {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Standing on the edge of my own big, wild, crazy nightmares or dreams, I remember the words I’ve seen shared around the internet “When there isn’t a way out, go through.” It’s true. But, sometimes, looking around, there isn’t a way through. Sometimes the door is slammed shut in your face and all the others are locked tight too. Sometimes the diagnosis isn’t hopeful, but terminal. Sometimes you hear “health management” when you were hoping for “treatment.” Sometimes all the encouragement in Continue Reading
