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Faith is Just a Trust Walk with God

I admit it. I have trust issues. When I’m faced with the difficulties of life, the thought have faith runs through my mind. Easier said than done, right? Or what about that sweet well-meaning friend who says in the midst of your struggle, “just have more faith.” That can be frustrating because it seems so simple to them, yet it is not easy for me to WALK OUT. As I was praying the other day, God showed me why I have a hard time with my faith. It’s not that I can’t see the actual physical form of God, it’s …

The Power of Prayer

I’d been having major writer’s block. I was praying to God to show me His topic for today’s blog and nothing was coming. Time was running out for the publish date… I had just spent the morning at my Holy yoga class and was driving home. I was thinking about how precious life is, and I was thanking God for letting me do yoga with friends in Christ. Life had been really tough lately for me and my husband, and I’d been having a hard time experiencing God’s joy and peace. As I was driving home, there was a truck in …

Lavish Grace Week 3: Acts of Love, Humility and Selflessness Create Graceful Relationships

Welcome to Week 3 of The Mom Initiative’s Lavish Grace Bible Study! Today, we’re going to look at ways to lavish grace onto friends, family and even strangers. Do you need a fresh awareness of God’s lavish grace? If so, you’re in the right place! This is the third week of our new Bible study based on Kathy Howard’s book, Lavish Grace. This study will help you recognize, rest in, and share the glorious grace of God. We have built in four levels of involvement, so you can participate as much or as little as you are able. (See this previous post for a full explanation.) Here’s the …

Living Abundantly in Christ

As Christians our hearts are supposed to be at peace, and we are to be a light to others for God in this dark world; we are to live abundant and joyful lives free of fear. If you are living this way, then you have great faith and are living as Christ’s example to the world. We all need to learn the tools to live close to Christ, and we can find these answers in the Bible. But what about all of us who are saved, yet struggle to walk in peace and joy on a daily basis? When the …

5 Tips to Fight Your Back-to-School Worries

If your like me, for many reasons summer is my favorite time of the year. I get to spend uninterrupted time with my kiddos. I get to hit the beach with my family and take other mini vacations. And, I get to sleep in on some of those extra special days. As a former high school and middle school teacher, I really needed my summers to rest both mentally and physically. For me, summer has always been a time for rejuvenation, rest and a whole lot of fun! It’s been a time away from work to think, pray and spend time with …

Finding Your Purpose in Christ

Some people think that the purpose of life is solely to find happiness. But, if you are simply living life to find happiness, you won’t find it. Why not? Because it is fleeting. It’s here today, gone tomorrow like the carefree days of summer. If you ask people what the purpose of life is, they might say to be happy. When in fact, true happiness and purpose can only come from our creator. Instead of focusing on finding happiness, try finding your purpose in Jesus Christ. When you find your purpose and realize how to serve Him, that gives your …

Caring for Your Own Mom

Have you ever wondered what it might be like when your role as a daughter gets reversed and you become the parent to your mother? I didn’t give it much thought until I was suddenly faced with an ailing mother who needed full-time care. Most of my friends and family assumed that she would move into a nursing home facility. But, I knew God had quite a different plan for our family. Ever wondered what it might be like when your role as a daughter gets reversed & you become the parent to your mother? Click To Tweet I felt the constant …