PEACE AND PURPOSE BLOG SERIES A Never Changed By Elizabeth Harlan “In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) Never say never. I learned that the hard way. God can take that “never”, turn it around, and drop it right into your lap. He can also…… Continue reading A Never Changed
Category: God
Why is Being Still So Hard?
PEACE AND PURPOSE BLOG SERIES Why is Being Still So Hard? by Deanne Metzloff “Be still, and know that I am God” Psalm 46:10 (NIV) These words had been on my heart for months. I used them in passwords and wrote them on sticky notes. I used them to meditate: Deep breath in, Be still, …… Continue reading Why is Being Still So Hard?
Blessed and Limping
PEACE AND PURPOSE BLOG SERIES Blessed and Limping: A Story of Peace and Purpose in Pain by Katie Scott “And how are you doing today?” The masked nurse swung open the door while directing me to her station to collect my vitals. “I’m fine.” My voice was clipped and that wasn’t like me. I normally…… Continue reading Blessed and Limping
God Confidence
PEACE AND PURPOSE BLOG SERIES God Confidence > Self Confidence By Tina Reale As Moses went about his everyday life, God’s glory was about to enter in an extraordinary way. The flicker of flames caught Moses’s eye, but wonder took hold of his heart. How could a fire engulf a bush, but not destroy it?…… Continue reading God Confidence
Faith Over Fear
Faith Over Fear Isaiah 41:10 NIV So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. I had a very rough start to my career. God led me down the path…… Continue reading Faith Over Fear
Making Room
To continuously pursue our faith walk takes intentionality, time and willingness to offer our life with open hands. I don’t know about you, but my instinct is to control. Making plans and successfully executing them brings me delight. However, what should bring me delight, joy and satisfaction more than anything else is knowing that what…… Continue reading Making Room
The Cost
Life is full of costs. Most spend money daily on things for life. What we spend our time and money on can come at a cost to the things we no longer prioritize or have time for. Certain actions and decisions can come at the cost of our reputation or at the cost of a…… Continue reading The Cost
Safe or Stuck?
Guest Blog by Emily Cruz: If I let fear prevent me from doing the things in my life that scared me, I would do approximately zero things. Motherhood would be out of the question, forget about public speaking, and all of my teeth would fall out because you’d never find me at the dentist’s office.…… Continue reading Safe or Stuck?
Bold For Christ
Bold For Christ Acts 28:31 (ESV) “proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance.” I want to serve my Savior well. Continuous spiritual growth and becoming more like Christ is my goal. Tending to my own heart and encouraging my own faith walk takes time…… Continue reading Bold For Christ
Walk With Faith
Walk With Faith Galatians 2:20 (ESV) “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Walking by faith comes…… Continue reading Walk With Faith