Why is it so hard to believe God is the one in control of everything? Seriously. I wish I understood this. What I do know is that when we remember God is in Control we find hope to be still. There are so many questions I have about God being in control in this crazy […]
How To Prepare For A Spiritual Fast In 11 Breakthrough Steps
Today, I will share my 11-step plan: How to prepare for a Spiritual Fast for breakthroughs and answers. What are the things you’ve been praying about for a long time without an answer? Some of mine over the years include the salvation of siblings and a spouse, direction in life, infertility, unity in our […]
3 Ways To Overcome Selfishness in Marriage: Love Does Not Seek Its Own
Today we will see 3 ways to fight selfishness in marriage all tied together in the phrase, “Love does not seek its own.” Are you a selfish person? I am. At least 50% (or more) of my thoughts and actions each day revolve around keeping life running without stress. In my not so humble opinion, […]
How to Overcome Envy: Learn to Be Still
What do you want in life? Learning how to overcome envy was never on my list before… I want a happy marriage, well-behaved kids, financial comfort… It’s easy to get sucked into the envy game when we get a window into the highlight real of life. It’s hard to not envy other people. How […]
5 Simple Ways Most People Ruin a Time of Fasting
Have you been thinking about prayer and fasting? Do you need God to intervene, answer a big question, or help change the course of your life or a loved one’s life? Dear Prayer Warrior, a time of fasting is a great way to pray harder. However, you must be aware that there are ways to […]
9 Steps to ID and Heal Disrespect in Marriage
Dealing with disrespect in marriage has two sides. When wives disrespect their husbands and when husbands disrespect their wives. When I started trying to address the issue in my marriage, I wanted soooo badly to start with, “How do you deal with a disrespectful husband?” God had other plans and they start with the old […]
Are You Trusting God in Difficult Times When You Don’t Understand?
Do you always understand the path God is leading? I don’t. It is especially hard trusting God in difficult times. Is it okay to say I don’t always understand why God leads me in certain directions? Sorry if it’s not, but I just don’t always see His plan, understand His way, or trust what I […]
Why Do We Fast and Pray? 5 Reasons God Calls His People To Fast
For years I just went along with the whole Christian thing – out of routine and religious fear – with a lot of confusion. Then there comes the question, Why do we fast and pray? Is there something you’ve been praying about – something dear to you – that God has not answered? Maybe it’s […]
When You Are Failing At Waiting in Hope: Romans 8:25
I am waiting on the Lord for something that feels impossible. Are you? I have been struggling to hold onto hope in the midst of the waiting. Struggling. Today we will explore Romans 8:25 and see how to keep waiting in hope with perseverance even when it feels like we are failing… like everything is […]
Validation in Marriage: Why Love Does Not Brag in Marriage
I know my little blessings are trying to show off when I hear the tell-tell sounds of “Look at me, mommy. Watch this. Mommy, did you see me?” They are quick to brag about all the good they do, eager for the praise they know will follow. As adults, we call that validation and validation […]