Posts tagged self care is not selfish
Wide Awake: Recognizing the Slippery Slopes Before You Fall
Wide Awake: Recognizing the Slippery Slopes Before You Fall

The path astray often begins with small, seemingly innocent missteps, but staying spiritually alert and grounded in God's Word is our best defense.

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Why ‘Pray about Everything’ Means More Than We Think
Why ‘Pray about Everything’ Means More Than We Think

It’s not about getting things. It’s about staying in connection with God.

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Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAuthor Jessica Brodiehow can i stay connected to jesus, connected to the vine, being connected to jesus, what does it mean to bear fruit, john 15, John 15:5-6, John 15:4, how can i tell if something is from God, discerning God's will, how can i keep my soul healthy, soul health, reconciliation, how can God help me move forward, How do I forgive, How can I let go of the past, calm in the storm, balance, emotional balance, purpose, special creation, god created me for a reason, tithe, holding on too tight, love is the most important, Does the bible say love is the most important thing, hope, joy to the world, suffering, despair, grief, illness, virgin mary, humility of mary, faith leap, leap of faith, taking a risk, rumination, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona;, how to stop complaining, is complaining bad for my soul, self care is not selfish, self care is stewardship of a gift from God, god's timing Comments
The Gift of Not Being Good Enough
The Gift of Not Being Good Enough

On our own, none of us is “good enough” for heaven. Thank God for the gift of his grace.

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Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAuthor Jessica Brodiehow can i stay connected to jesus, connected to the vine, being connected to jesus, what does it mean to bear fruit, john 15, John 15:5-6, John 15:4, how can i tell if something is from God, discerning God's will, how can i keep my soul healthy, soul health, reconciliation, how can God help me move forward, How do I forgive, How can I let go of the past, calm in the storm, balance, emotional balance, purpose, special creation, god created me for a reason, tithe, holding on too tight, love is the most important, Does the bible say love is the most important thing, hope, joy to the world, suffering, despair, grief, illness, virgin mary, humility of mary, faith leap, leap of faith, taking a risk, rumination, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona;, how to stop complaining, is complaining bad for my soul, self care is not selfish, self care is stewardship of a gift from God, god's timing Comments
We Were Never Meant to Do It Alone
We Were Never Meant to Do It Alone

On overcoming my pride and self-reliance, illustrated through a season of overwhelming stress that renewed my faith in divine strength.

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Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAuthor Jessica Brodiehow can i stay connected to jesus, connected to the vine, being connected to jesus, what does it mean to bear fruit, john 15, John 15:5-6, John 15:4, how can i tell if something is from God, discerning God's will, how can i keep my soul healthy, soul health, reconciliation, how can God help me move forward, How do I forgive, How can I let go of the past, calm in the storm, balance, emotional balance, purpose, special creation, god created me for a reason, tithe, holding on too tight, love is the most important, Does the bible say love is the most important thing, hope, joy to the world, suffering, despair, grief, illness, virgin mary, humility of mary, faith leap, leap of faith, taking a risk, rumination, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona;, how to stop complaining, is complaining bad for my soul, self care is not selfish, self care is stewardship of a gift from God, god's timing Comment
Does the Way I Live My Life Point To God?
Does the Way I Live My Life Point To God?

About the day I realized I’m a walking, talking billboard for the Lord, not only in the things I say and thoughts I have, but also in the things I do—the clothes I wear, the language I use, the choices I make, the jokes I tell.

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Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAuthor Jessica Brodiehow can i stay connected to jesus, connected to the vine, being connected to jesus, what does it mean to bear fruit, john 15, John 15:5-6, John 15:4, how can i tell if something is from God, discerning God's will, how can i keep my soul healthy, soul health, reconciliation, how can God help me move forward, How do I forgive, How can I let go of the past, calm in the storm, balance, emotional balance, purpose, special creation, god created me for a reason, tithe, holding on too tight, love is the most important, Does the bible say love is the most important thing, hope, joy to the world, suffering, despair, grief, illness, virgin mary, humility of mary, faith leap, leap of faith, taking a risk, rumination, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona;, how to stop complaining, is complaining bad for my soul, self care is not selfish, self care is stewardship of a gift from God, god's timing Comments
Pray Anyway: The Miracle in the Dim Room
Pray Anyway: The Miracle in the Dim Room

Seventeen years ago, I laid my hands on my baby girl and prayed with everything I had—and I watched God do the impossible. 

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Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAuthor Jessica Brodiehow can i stay connected to jesus, connected to the vine, being connected to jesus, what does it mean to bear fruit, john 15, John 15:5-6, John 15:4, how can i tell if something is from God, discerning God's will, how can i keep my soul healthy, soul health, reconciliation, how can God help me move forward, How do I forgive, How can I let go of the past, calm in the storm, balance, emotional balance, purpose, special creation, god created me for a reason, tithe, holding on too tight, love is the most important, Does the bible say love is the most important thing, hope, joy to the world, suffering, despair, grief, illness, virgin mary, humility of mary, faith leap, leap of faith, taking a risk, rumination, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona;, how to stop complaining, is complaining bad for my soul, self care is not selfish, self care is stewardship of a gift from God, god's timing Comments
Leaning Toward the Light
Leaning Toward the Light

Are you leaning toward the light (like my houseplants) — or turning away from the very source that makes you thrive?

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Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAuthor Jessica Brodiehow can i stay connected to jesus, connected to the vine, being connected to jesus, what does it mean to bear fruit, john 15, John 15:5-6, John 15:4, how can i tell if something is from God, discerning God's will, how can i keep my soul healthy, soul health, reconciliation, how can God help me move forward, How do I forgive, How can I let go of the past, calm in the storm, balance, emotional balance, purpose, special creation, god created me for a reason, tithe, holding on too tight, love is the most important, Does the bible say love is the most important thing, hope, joy to the world, suffering, despair, grief, illness, virgin mary, humility of mary, faith leap, leap of faith, taking a risk, rumination, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona;, how to stop complaining, is complaining bad for my soul, self care is not selfish, self care is stewardship of a gift from God, god's timing Comments
All the Little Lights that Point to the One
All the Little Lights that Point to the One

What if your pain, your small and flickering light, is exactly what someone else needs to find their way out of the dark?

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Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAuthor Jessica Brodiehow can i stay connected to jesus, connected to the vine, being connected to jesus, what does it mean to bear fruit, john 15, John 15:5-6, John 15:4, how can i tell if something is from God, discerning God's will, how can i keep my soul healthy, soul health, reconciliation, how can God help me move forward, How do I forgive, How can I let go of the past, calm in the storm, balance, emotional balance, purpose, special creation, god created me for a reason, tithe, holding on too tight, love is the most important, Does the bible say love is the most important thing, hope, joy to the world, suffering, despair, grief, illness, virgin mary, humility of mary, faith leap, leap of faith, taking a risk, rumination, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona;, how to stop complaining, is complaining bad for my soul, self care is not selfish, self care is stewardship of a gift from God, god's timing Comments
The Lord Who Heals: Finding Hope In Our Darkest Hours
The Lord Who Heals: Finding Hope In Our Darkest Hours

Discover how God transforms our deepest pain into beauty through one woman's powerful testimony of surviving addiction, financial ruin, and unimaginable loss—proof that we're never truly alone in our darkest hours.

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Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAuthor Jessica Brodiehow can i stay connected to jesus, connected to the vine, being connected to jesus, what does it mean to bear fruit, john 15, John 15:5-6, John 15:4, how can i tell if something is from God, discerning God's will, how can i keep my soul healthy, soul health, reconciliation, how can God help me move forward, How do I forgive, How can I let go of the past, calm in the storm, balance, emotional balance, purpose, special creation, god created me for a reason, tithe, holding on too tight, love is the most important, Does the bible say love is the most important thing, hope, joy to the world, suffering, despair, grief, illness, virgin mary, humility of mary, faith leap, leap of faith, taking a risk, rumination, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona;, how to stop complaining, is complaining bad for my soul, self care is not selfish, self care is stewardship of a gift from God, god's timing Comments