Posts in Faith
A Divine Whisper: Trusting God’s Timing and Plan
A Divine Whisper: Trusting God’s Timing and Plan

Guest blogger Maureen Miller shares her writer's journey from receiving divine encouragement to pursue novel-writing to facing years of personal hardship—including health crises, loss, and depression—while learning to trust God's timing rather than her own expectations for success.

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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
Is Self-Care Selfish?
Is Self-Care Selfish?

On how self-care is not selfish but rather an act of stewardship for a beautiful gift from 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 Comments
How Do I Know God Loves Me Personally?
How Do I Know God Loves Me Personally?

Reflecting on how meaningful it is to be called by name—and the comforting truth that God knows each of us by name and loves us personally and intimately.

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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
Living Split: The Cost of Hiding Our Wounded Half
Living Split: The Cost of Hiding Our Wounded Half

A split tree in the forest becomes a metaphor for how many of us live with two halves—a public self and a hidden, wounded self—until we find the freedom and wholeness that comes from confronting our past and embracing God's healing.

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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
What Does It Really Mean to Be a New Creation?
What Does It Really Mean to Be a New Creation?

On embracing the biblical promise that we are forgiven and “new creations in Christ” even when we struggle to forgive ourselves for past sins.

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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
Finding Hope in Broken Relationships
Finding Hope in Broken Relationships

On how faith and God's redemptive love can bring healing to even the most damaged family relationships (inspired by my new novel).

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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
Trusting God When Life feels Hopeless or Hard
Trusting God When Life feels Hopeless or Hard

Jena Fellers shares her story of learning to trust God and how we can do the same.  

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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
3 Reasons God Is Your Only True Constant
3 Reasons God Is Your Only True Constant

Powerful, biblical truths that remind us God is our unshakeable anchor in life's chaotic storms.

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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
What I Learned When I Finally Stopped Testing the Waters
What I Learned When I Finally Stopped Testing the Waters

How my journey from tentative, surface-level faith to complete surrender and commitment to Jesus Christ helps me see we all need to stop “dipping a toe” into Christianity and instead fully immerse ourselves in following Jesus.

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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