The Care We Give Ourselves

It’s not just OK to be spiritually healthy, but you also need to be emotionally, mentally, and physically healthy as well. The whole system works together. “The Care We Give Ourselves,” by Jessica Brodie.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieOctober 17, 2022Author Jessica Brodieself care, self love, caregiver burnout, jesus Comments

On not wanting

We know our minds are supposed to be set on the eternal, that we shouldn’t worry about the treasures of earth but rather store treasures for heaven. But what happens when a few wants trigger a rush of desires, a tidal wave of discontentment, and suddenly we want everything?

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieOctober 10, 2022Author Jessica Brodiefiction as parable, lisa wingate, tosca lee, cindy sproles, store up treasures for heaven, keep mind on the eternal, jesus Comments

My sopping wet misstep

One bad step landed me up to my neck in a creek that appeared super shallow. But sometimes appearances are deceiving. On looking to God when life gets shaky.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieSeptember 19, 2022Author Jessica Brodiewhen life looks easy, when hard times surprise us, faith, jesus, jesus christ, hebrews 3:1, focus on god, keep your focus upward, christians focus on God Comments

God Is the First and Best Author

Whatever your place in life, whatever your passion, whatever your profession, whatever inspires you, whatever you love, one truth unifies all these things: God did it first, and He did it better. We are made to create, to build, to inspire, to love, because that is Who God is, and whether one believes it or not, we have all been made in His image. Guest post by P.S. Patton, author, The Withering.

FaithJessica BrodieJuly 18, 2022Author Jessica Brodiep.s. patton, the withering, God is the first and best author, christian fiction, christianity, jesus Comments

12 Blogs on Healing after Hard Times

This week, I share 12 blogs I’ve written over the last several years on healing after hard times and suffering. I hope they help you in some way.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieJune 27, 2022Author Jessica Brodiehealing after hardship, joy in suffering, ephesians 5:13, shining light into darkness, heal after suffering, joy in pain, jesus, christianity, christian women Comments

How Messy, Beautiful Relationships Remind Me of Heaven

Our family is a weirdly beautiful chaos of people and animals who love and tolerate each other … and remind me a lot of what I imagine heaven looks like. On the power and peace of messy, complicated relationships.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieJune 20, 2022Author Jessica Brodierelationships, christian family, jesus, getting along with others, knowing myself Comments

Is God Making Me Wait for a Reason?

Consider today whether God is making you wait for a reason. Maybe He’s preparing your heart, or someone else’s. Maybe He’s orchestrating the exact, perfect details so the thing planned will be better than we can possibly imagine. Maybe we’re not ready yet. Maybe he’s trying to prevent a disaster caused by the rushing.