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The last thing we think to do sometimes is turn to the Lord. In our pride, we think we should be able to handle the demands of life like a champion, slaying obstacles with ease and taking challenges in stride. But here’s the truth: I’m not my savior—Jesus is. My blog on remembering to cry out to the Lord, not fix things myself.
Read MoreThey are such simple things, these small acts of kindness. They cost nothing, yet have the power to bring such comfort to those around us. A smile. Meeting someone’s eye. Holding a door. Little things, but hugely significant in impact—like how a sliver of moon shining in the dark night can illuminate your path. You never know what your light can mean to someone else—or how you can draw them to Jesus. My blog on shining your Christ-light.
Read MoreI used to think the Holy Spirit was this magical, intangible, ethereal vapor, not a person but a thing. But as I have studied the word of God more intensely these last several years, my thinking has changed. I now understand the Holy Spirit is not an “it” but a person. And oh, the understanding and truth that has welled up in me now that I know this!
Read MoreBeing a Christian involves a perspective shift. No longer does the world revolve around me! My blog on shrugging off my old, self-centered ways and wrapping myself in the virtues of Christ.
Read MoreI remember considering whether I should put God first on my list and thinking, “I know I’m supposed to….” And yet I didn’t. On getting my priorities straight and putting God first.
Read MoreFriendship was always a huge struggle for me. Then one day I looked up and realized I wasn’t lonely anymore. I still didn’t have close female friends. On the surface, life hadn’t changed much. What was the difference? Jesus.
Read MoreIt took getting called out about being over-protective of my stuff for me to realize I had trust issues deeper than mere security awareness or force of habit. It was a genuine concern someone would break in or steal from me—fully rooted in worry. And as a Christian, I was concerned my lack of trust deep down meant lack of faith. But trust and faith are two different things. My blog on how getting a handle on my worry helped me to trust.
Read MoreHave you ever done something you knew wasn’t right, but you justified it “for the greater good?” I have. A lot. Then ethics and morals start to weigh on your heart, and even when the happy ending does happen, your joy is gone. A blog by Jessica Brodie on learning to obey God.
Read MoreIt started off innocently enough, but then it became a horror movie she couldn’t escape. The last time he hit her, she wound up in intensive care. Despite what culture might want us to believe, real love—true love—isn’t supposed to hurt. But we know all too well that it can hurt. It can even kill. A blog in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, by Jessica Brodie.
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