A spirit of offense is not a mysterious, unknown spirit circling around us. Spirit of Offense simply means, we were hurt by someone and struggle in our spirit to let the offense go. Walking around with a spirit of offense, whether the hurt is big or small, can leave us spiritually and emotionally broken.  Being …

Bible Verses and Prayers to Help You Know and Walk In Your Purpose Looking for hopeful Scriptures on purpose? There is a unique challenge that comes with being people who live for Jesus. We have this innate desire to accomplish and contribute to something meaningful in this life. For the most part, we understand that …

2020 has been a year of worldwide sorrow, suffering, and stress, loss, loneliness, and letdowns. Some of us have battled depression from inner turmoil and emotionally charged circumstances, and feel depleted, and done. It’s challenging to think of things to thank God for in the midst of disappointing, divisive, and difficult times. But, as God’s daughters, …

Be The Friend That Will Be Your Friend. Recently I have been thinking about friendships. In certain seasons of life, it seems we can have friends but can still feel lonely. Our nature is wired around the sense of meaningful relationships. Science indicates that good friendships are healthy for us.  But most times to foster …

“Help me Jesus,” I cried out as I collapsed on my bed.  The events of the evening had left me reeling. My mind raced and my heart felt bruised. As I laid there, I remembered the line from a song which said, “When you don’t know what to say, just say ‘Jesus’”.  So, I did …

Do you feel distracted from God lately? Distractions. Life is full of them. All sorts of things vie for my attention. Amid all the distractions, one thing is most important – keeping God first. So what does it look like to be distracted from God? What can I compare it to? Perhaps distracted driving can …

For a split second, I froze in surprise. For weeks, I’d been desperately praying for help. But I honestly hadn’t expected it because by then I’d stopped believing that God was listening. I’d only continued fervently praying because I didn’t know what else to do. So when God suddenly answered me that night, I froze …

God First: Praying God-Centered Versus Man-Centered Prayers In my 10 years of discipling women, one of the biggest concerns on their hearts is always their prayer life. Most of them feel inadequate. They want to be sure that God hears them and that they are approaching Him in the right way. If we are being …

Have you noticed that Christianity often has a language all its own? The pastor really “brought the word” today. I love “doing life” with you! I heard that Karen has been “backsliding.” It must sound so bizarre to those who aren’t from a church background!  Let’s tackle one of those terms that can be confusing…and …

Looking for some Good Morning Blessings? Have you ever awakened “on the wrong side of the bed”?  When you feel grumpy or irritated first thing in the morning, it can cloud your entire day.  Maybe your mornings are a frenzy of activity, which leave you frazzled the rest of the day.  Did you know your morning …