Each year I join millions of Christians preparing to celebrate Easter by participating in a 40-day fast called Lent. This year I began to wonder how Jesus celebrated The Passover and how that corresponds to Easter. There is a connection between Passover and Easter and knowing it can help enhance our preparation and celebration […]
Tag: Spiritual Fasting
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.
5 Ways You Can Trust God in the Storm of Life to Be Still
Can be still and trust God in the storm of life. That’s a question I’ve been asking myself through this season Are you in the middle of a trial? Does it ever feel like this one thing is just too much for God? Or maybe God is busy elsewhere and He just can’t get to […]
How to Not Fail at a Social Media Fast
Have you felt that nudge to fast and pray over something big in your life? Me too, but I also have health issues that make fasting from food unwise. So I chose a social media fast in the winter – and failed miserably. This past month, I planned to fast from Facebook alone- and I […]
The Blessing of Praising God During Difficult Times: Stillness
Do you know how to be still – to trust God – when times are hard? The ability to praise God in the storm comes and goes in my life. Praising God during difficult times is hard but is key to learning to be still. Today, in our 40-day fast to be still, we will […]
My First Fast with God: The Scary Truth
Dry. Empty. Feeling distant from God. Praying with no answers. I need an answer from God but it feels like my prayers hit a brick wall. Can you relate to my mental and spiritual state before my first fast? I remember having that conversation with a friend in college and was shocked at her answer. […]
When God Is Silent You Must Pray to Be Still
How long have you been waiting for God to answer – for God to move – in your hard season? What do we do and how are we supposed to be still when God is silent? Sometimes I wonder why God is silent when I need Him most. I’ve heard many sermons offer reasons why […]
How To Remember God Is in Control: Be Still
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]