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What is Spiritual Fasting?  How do you fast and pray?  Is there a right or wrong way to Fast?  Come read more about what the Bible Says about Fasting.

Why Do We Fast and Pray? 5 Reasons God Calls His People To Fast

March 6, 2021March 6, 2021 Tiffany Montgomery 5 Comments

Is there something you’ve been praying about – something dear to you – that God has not answered?  Maybe it’s more than one thing. Maybe it’s been so long since God answered a prayer that you wonder if He’s still there or if you’ve done something wrong or imagined the entire relationship.  I can relate.  […]

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How To Act Like God is Bigger Than Any Problem Today FtImg, What Bible verse says God is greater than the highs and lows? WhatBibel verse is let your faith be bigger than your fear? How can I be bigger than my problems? What is God's all powerful? God is bigger than any problem Bible verse, my God is bigger than any problems I face, giving problems to God, God is bigger than your fears, #BeStill #FastAndPray #HopeJoyInChrist

How To Act Like God is Bigger Than Any Problem Today

February 21, 2021February 26, 2021 Tiffany Montgomery Leave a comment

Most days I get so caught up in the chaos and needs of life that I forget God has a plan for my life. Between feeding children and folding clothes, who has time for God’s plan?  Then you add in all the problems that come through different seasons of life and I can begin to […]

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40 Day Fast Guide: Be Still and Know God More

January 27, 2021February 22, 2021 Tiffany Montgomery 43 Comments

    Do you struggle to be still in the midst of this chaotic life?  I mean, life is busy, racing past a mile a minute and we have to keep up or get left behind.  But God says Be Still and know that I am God.  How do we learn to be still? Will […]

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7 Simple Steps to Prepare For Spiritual Warfare

January 24, 2021January 24, 2021 Tiffany Montgomery 2 Comments

Does your life feel like a constant battle?  Mine has for so long that I get uncomfortable when there are seasons of peace.  The truth is, there is a real battle happening than what we can physically see. There is a Spiritual War happening whether you acknowledge it or not.  Over the years God has […]

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3 Ways To Fight Your Battles Victoriously

November 23, 2020November 28, 2020 Tiffany Montgomery 1 Comment

Are there giants in your life? I’m talking about something too big, too hard, that you have to face.  There are a few giants in my life and if I am honest, they scare me.  Today you will see how to be still with God, as He strengthens you to fight your battles and conquer […]

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How to Trust That God Hears You and Not Fear

August 24, 2020August 24, 2020 Tiffany Montgomery 4 Comments

Do you believe that God hears your prayers? There are days and seasons it seems like my prayers hit a wall and just bounce right back down to earth. The Bible is clear that God hears you, so why doesn’t it feel that way? Did you find this mid-series?  Go back here and read the […]

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13 Bible Verses About Fear Not To Claim To Be Still

August 15, 2020August 15, 2020 Tiffany Montgomery 3 Comments

Why is it so hard to be still and know that He is God? Honestly, for me, it is because I am afraid.  I know I know, there are hundreds of Bible verses about fear not, but Y’all, fear is a living breathing force in my everyday life.  I’m not proud to admit that, but […]

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How to Be Still in God Every Day

July 25, 2020July 25, 2020 Tiffany Montgomery Leave a comment

What comes to mind when I say, “be still in God?”  We began our study by asking, “What does being still mean?” Who else thought it was about meditation and yoga? Today we will pull together all we’ve learned over the past 13 days in our 40-day fast and devotions on how to be still […]

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Can You Trust the Will of God Like Jesus?

July 6, 2020July 8, 2020 Tiffany Montgomery 6 Comments

Do you trust God? A better question is “Do you trust the will of God or the plan God has for your life?”  The truth is, I trust my plans and my will, but God’s will and God’s plans seem scary. Can you relate? How do you trust God’s plans when they throw you into […]

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Can You Be Still When God Is Just?

June 17, 2020June 23, 2020 Tiffany Montgomery 16 Comments

What do you think of when you think, “God is”? The character of God is a many-sided mystery.  I love to sit in God is love, but the Love of God is only one part of the whole Godhead.  When God is just I struggle to accept that as part of who God is.  Honestly, it’s […]

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"The Lord your God is in your midst, A victorious "The Lord your God is in your midst, A victorious warrior. He will exult over you with joy, He will be quiet in His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy." Zephaniah 3:17 NASB
Are you a selfish person? I am. At least 50% ( 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, life is best when it is easy, doesn’t require change, and creates a sense of comfort. 

If I am living life from a selfish mindset, and it turns out my husband is also living life from that mindset, we have a problem. 

Today we will see 3 ways to fight selfishness in marriage all tied together in the phrase, “Love does not seek its own.”

Read more here ~> https://hopejoyinchrist.com/marriage-monday-week-8-love-seek/
“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow w “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today." Matthew 6:34 NLT
Does your life feel like a constant battle? Mine Does your life feel like a constant battle? 

Mine has for so long that I get uncomfortable when there are seasons of peace. 

The truth is, there is a real battle happening than what we can physically see. 

There is a Spiritual War happening whether you acknowledge it or not. 

Over the years God has taught me how to prepare for spiritual warfare by being still when fear attacks.

Read more here ~> https://hopejoyinchrist.com/be-still-spiritual-warfare-do-not-fear/
"The things you have learned and received and hear "The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you." Philippians 4:9 NASB
Do you want to grow as a woman of God in 2021? No Do you want to grow as a woman of God in 2021?

No matter what happens in the world, Scripture tells us we can (and should) do a few things continually to grow:

I Chronicles 16:11- Seek His face continually
I Thessalonians 5:17- Pray continually
Acts 6:4- Be in the Word (and prayer) continually

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Are you asking God to speak into a situation? Lo Are you asking God to speak into a situation? 

Looking for help in an area of your life? 

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Do you struggle to be still in the midst of this c Do you struggle to be still in the midst of this chaotic life? 

I mean, life is busy, racing past a mile a minute and we have to keep up or get left behind. 

But God says Be Still and know that I am God. 

How do we learn to be still? Will you come with me on a journey, a 40 day fast, a journey to be still and know God more? 

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If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 NASB
Why should you set marriage goals? Is there a si Why should you set marriage goals? 

Is there a simple guide to start that conversation without it ending up as a fight? 

Hubby and I worked together to come up with something I know will bless you in your Christian marriage! 

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For the eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous For the eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous , And His ears attend to their prayer, But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” 1 Peter 3:12 NASB
Will you commit to pray for the 1st 100 days of ou Will you commit to pray for the 1st 100 days of our Presidents term?

“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.”
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But each one is tempted when he is carried away an But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. James 1:14 NASB
Here we are, a New Year. Did you resolve to have a Here we are, a New Year. Did you resolve to have a consistent quiet time? 

Maybe you call it a Bible Study. 

I did and do every year. 

Every single year. 

Last year that didn’t happen… again. 

How about you? 

Today we will discuss how to read the Bible daily. 

These 4 tips will work for beginners or for the seasoned Christian who keeps falling into a rut and just needs a hand up. 

Read more here ~> https://hopejoyinchrist.com/create-quiet-time-last-life-time/
But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin. I John 1:5‭-‬10 NKJV
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Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 NASB
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