Amid our bustling lives, where demands and expectations often overwhelm us, a quiet truth never ceases to amaze me. What the Lord can do with so little from us is absolutely incredible. It's a source of awe and wonder, a testament to the transformative power of God's grace.
Reflecting on this truth, I am struck by the simplicity of the equation: a little from us, multiplied manifold by the divine grace of the Lord. It's a mathematical marvel that defies logic and transcends human...
All throughout scripture we can see examples of different men and women who received a promise because they prayed in faith and knew God was faithful to His word. We can see this clearly when looking at Abraham. God gave him a promise that he would become the father of many nations when his wife was well past the age to bear children. (They were both about 100 years of age). Abraham had no reason in the natural to believe God, and to be quite honest, if he looked at his circumstances, he...
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not quench the Spirit." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-20
This verse is one of the more challenging in scripture. Wow! Those are some bold and difficult instructions! I struggled with the idea of praying without ceasing for years. The Greek word translated to "without ceasing" represents continuous or uninterrupted work. Even though I wanted to obey God's word, constant prayer...
Being a teenager is a challenging phase of life. However, it is even more difficult for young girls in today's world. They are constantly exposed to unrealistic beauty standards and messages that do not align with the true meaning of beauty and self-worth. This has resulted in an alarming rise in cases of body dysmorphia, particularly among young girls.
Body dysmorphia is a disorder that affects individuals, particularly teenagers, who become preoccupied with perceived flaws in their...
Good Friday has always been a day that is hard to put into words for me. When I think about Jesus bearing my shame, my guilt, my sin, and the agony He faced as He was beaten and crucified, I simply can't express what my heart feels. Its a day that tears stream down my face just thinking about. To think, His sacrifice made a way for me to be called a child of God!
Although I can't express in words what this day means to my heart, the Word of God always has the words. This morning I read Romans...
I believe that one of the greatest areas of struggle that women face in our society today is a lack of understanding about their identity. I also believe the root behind insecurity stems from the unfulfilled core desire of every woman, which is the need to be loved; And even from a young child, many of us have looked for the answer of the unending question, am I worthy of love, and often in the wrong places. Whether you have asked yourself this question out loud before, or it is the first...
This past week my family and I were reading our Christmas advent, and the activity for the night was to discuss what you loved most about Christmas. When it was my turn to share, the first thing that came to my heart was the fact that Christmas meant God came to be with us. In fact, the very meaning of Emmanuel, which we hear all Christmas long is "God with Us"!
The reason Emmanuel is the thing I love most about Christmas is because the presence of God is most valuable thing to me. Since I was...
The Word of God tells us to be thankful in all circumstances according to the will of Christ Jesus. Do we have to be grateful when we don't lose weight as quickly as we would like? Yep. Does it mean to be thankful for the changes that come with aging? It sure does. But how about feeling down about our health journey? That can't possibly be the case, can it? Um, yep, that too.
Sometimes, we feel overwhelmed by the discontentment we feel about our bodies. When our perception of our bodies is...
The battle in our minds can sometimes seem the most intense. We fight our minds to discern the truth in our feelings and thoughts. A fight like this can be exhausting and draining, making victory seem difficult. Today, we share how to take control of your mind and enjoy victory. We need a plan to win these battles.
Identify the specific thought.
When we experience an intense battle in our minds, it can feel like chaos, like trying to find a needle in an enormous haystack. To gain victory over...
I was recently asked, "Sarah, do you meditate?" It was an interesting question.
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