Do you believe in the power of prayer? To pray boldly is the most powerful weapon we have as disciples of Jesus Christ. But, can I be honest with you???? Most days I am not praying big prayers – powerful, strategic, or effective prayers. The thought of becoming a prayer warrior is scary and intimidating. Why Should Christians […]
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What is Hope and how do you find it? Can you Choose Hope every day in every season? Find Encouragement to choose hope when life is hard.
14 Powerful Ways to Change Negative Thinking in Marriage
Since we understand that our thoughts become words that become actions, we need to make a change. But just the word change gets anxious and I instinctively resist. When we understand the power of our negative thinking we must begin the hard work to change the patterns that make it our default in marriage. Today we […]
39 Free Christian Wallpapers for Phones
I use Christian wallpapers for phone lock screens and home screens as a way to meditate on the Word. This is a great pro tip if you are trying to memorize a verse or if you are just working through a topic with the Lord. Need More Resources? Get full access to great printables, cheat […]
46 Powerful Bible Verses About Suicide To Bring Hope
Suicide touched my life very early. I wrestled with questions, but no one wanted to talk about it and no one had good answers. In this season, it has hit too close to home and I am again asking questions. This time I am looking into Bible verses about suicide for the answers. You are […]
14 Characteristics of a Godly Wife That Will Save Your Marriage
“How can I save my marriage alone?”, Jenn asked as we chatted a few months ago. “How do you know if your marriage is worth saving?”, she added in tears. The truth is marriage is hard and certain seasons of marriage are harder than others but there is hope. There are at least 14 characteristics […]
13 Powerful Ways to Show 1 Corinthians 13 Love in Marriage
Love is a desire we all share. The desire to be loved is powerful yet the feeling of being loved is elusive, especially after some time being married. Today we will look at 1 Corinthians 13 love as it applies to marriage to keep the sparks of love alive. What Is The Meaning of 1 […]
7 Ways To Embrace The Hope of Jesus for Peace this Christmas
We need hope this year. You can tell by how early people began decorating. Houses have been lit since mid-November. Santas and Frosties were inflated – some the day after Halloween. We need hope- real hope – the hope of Jesus. The problem is, hope doesn’t come from lights or decorations. You can’t find hope […]
7 Ways to Embrace the Power of Forgiveness
The majority of my past is filled with pain. Things like rape, abuse, and betrayal line my testimony like the ugly wallpaper that used to line my dining room. I had no idea how to forgive my offenders or heal from the trauma. As a result, I was a miserable wreck who unintentionally hurt most […]
3 Ways Love Hopes All Things in Marriage
Hope. This one word can breathe life into a desperate situation and gives wings to a dream that is dying in front of your eyes. Can love hope all things in a Christian marriage? The Bible clearly says love hopes all things so it must be true, but how do we apply the principle when […]
How to See New Hope After Divorce As A Christian
How do I start a new life after divorce? How do I get over my divorce and move on? Today we start with questions. How do I heal myself after divorce? How do you survive a nasty divorce? If you’ve been with me at HopeJoyInChrist for long you know I focus on Practical Christian Marriage […]
