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Three Ways to Walk in Blind Faith
Three Ways to Walk in Blind Faith

I never expected a house tour to teach me about faith, but it did. Here are three practical ways to walk in blind faith when you can’t see God’s plan but know he’s calling you to trust him anyway.

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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 Comments
5 Good and Godly Things that Happen When We Stop Complaining
5 Good and Godly Things that Happen When We Stop Complaining

His words about my constant complaining stung deeply, but they sparked a spiritual awakening that completely transformed my heart.

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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 Comments
Why Staying Married Is Well Worth the Fight
Why Staying Married Is Well Worth the Fight

Guest blogger Dr. Lee Young shares how learning to embrace true agape love transformed his marriage, and led to the publication of his new book, The Sacred Union, to help others learn, too.

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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, how to stop ruminating as a christian, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona; Comments
Grace Even When We’re Rotten or Mean
Grace Even When We’re Rotten or Mean

On the extravagant, wildly generous, completely loving grace and mercy God extends to me and to all of us.

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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, how to stop ruminating as a christian, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona; Comments
Why Should We Share Grace and the Gospel?
Why Should We Share Grace and the Gospel?

It's not only for us, that truth of the gospel and the grace that is God‘s love. We’re not supposed to bask in that knowledge and keep it to ourselves. We want to make heaven crowded, after all.

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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, how to stop ruminating as a christian, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona; Comments
Learning to Count It All Joy
Learning to Count It All Joy

Guest blogger Danielle Papageorgiou shares how learning to be steadfast and joyful on her journey lead to the fruition of long-awaited dreams, including the publication of her new book on Christian homeschooling (and much more).

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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, how to stop ruminating as a christian, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona; Comments
Basking in the Beautiful Scent of God
Basking in the Beautiful Scent of God

Those of us who are Christians are marked by God, branded and claimed. We belong to him, and we can bask in his beautiful scent now and forever.

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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, how to stop ruminating as a christian, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona; Comments
Four Ways We Can See God’s Organizational Perfection
Four Ways We Can See God’s Organizational Perfection

Even if we’re not perfectly organized, that’s OK—we belong to God, and we can trust that God has everything handled according to his perfect and righteous purpose.

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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, how to stop ruminating as a christian, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona; Comments
A Strong Foundation Takes Work
A Strong Foundation Takes Work

Like my muscles need consistent daily, concentrated toning to reach their full potential, my soul needs consistent daily, concentrated care to be in full alignment with the Lord. I can’t just expect to be completely right with God without putting in any effort on my part. I have to do the work to craft a strong foundation. God does the saving, but I have a role to play as well.

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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, how to stop ruminating as a christian, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona; Comments