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One of the hardest lessons I have had to learn, and continue to learn, as a Christian has been around money. I have seen God happily (I believe the Holy Spirit has done these things with relish) dismantle many of my long‑held beliefs and attachments to money. I have seen Him strip me, time and again, of my reliance on… Read More
One of the most interesting parts of my journey as a Christian woman in my late 30s has been how my prayers about marriage have changed over the years. In my 20s, I prayed with excitement and expectation, but also with a hint of impatience. I had a picture in my head of what marriage should look like, and I… Read More
When you hear the phrase “stand in the gap”, what usually comes to mind? Do you feel this sense of burden that seems too much, or picture hours and hours of prayer for nations and people? Perhaps, like young Chioma, you conjured up images of someone getting hit to shield others. It seemed like something one should not aspire to…. Read More
5 Stages Most Believers Will Experience, and the Bible Characters Who Show Us the Way Walking with God is not always a straight line. It’s not always certain, easy, or even clear. If you’ve ever felt confused, bold one day and broken the next, you’re not alone. The journey of faith is layered and sacred, filled with mountain moments and… Read More
We talk about mercy a lot. We even pray for it often, but I wonder how often we take time to consider what it really means for us. My dictionary defines it as: “compassion or forbearance shown especially to an offender or o one subject to one’s power.” One familar example of a life of mercy is that of King… Read More
Today is Day 1 of our 7-Day Prayer & Praise Challenge, and I can’t even begin to describe how surreal it feels. When the idea for this challenge came, it was a gentle whisper, one I wanted to quickly discount. A part of me wondered if I just wanted to do it because it sounded nice and “Christian” or if… Read More
One of the things social media has taught us—unashamedly—is how to get into other people’s business. By now, you’ve probably heard the story of the CEO and HR executive who were caught in an affair at a public event. Since then, their story has been everywhere: on news networks, gossip blogs, and all over the pages of everyday content creators…. Read More
I’m currently reading The Courage to Be Disliked by Fumitake Koga and Ichiro Kishimi. I first came across the title a few years ago, and it immediately resonated with me. That phrase alone speaks volumes. As someone who has been on a journey of healing from people-pleasing, I know firsthand what it’s like to crave approval. To shape your actions… Read More
Have you ever had a day when you couldn’t find the strength to say, “Thank You, Lord”? When the disappointments were louder than the blessings, and heart could no longer remember the blessings of the “past”? I imagine we’ve all been there. That’s why I believe every woman of faith needs what I call a gratitude bank. This is a… Read More
