Words for the season you're in.

If you’re stuck in a waiting season and it feels like everyone else is moving forward, you’re not alone—and you’re not crazy for feeling discouraged. Comparison has a way of making God’s “not yet” feel like “not you,” especially when social media […]

When I wrote the book, Unleash God’s Word in Your Life, the book God specifically told me to write, I assumed that He would bless the book immediately after I had it published. I thought surely since it came from God, it […]

You pray every day and still feel like God is not listening. You read your Bible expecting Him to speak through it. But you hear nothing. It’s hard to know what to do when God is silent. Nothing jumps off the pages […]

So many people know what the Bible says, but few live out what it means. That gap betweeninformation and transformation is where real heart transformation happens. From Headto Heart: Letting Scripture Form Us Deeply is about more than reading; it’s aboutletting the […]

When God is preparing you for a breakthrough you will sometimes see signs. Oftentimes when we are waiting on God and His promises we wonder if He hears our prayers, knows that we are anxious and struggling to hear from Him, or […]

After writing a book this past year I haven’t wanted any part in writing for my blog. I have come to realize that I may be just burned out on writing, and I need a little pick me up to get my […]

Everyone has struggled with fear from time to time. Some of you have experienced it worse than others. So today I am going to share with you how you can fight fear and regain your peace with God’s love.

I once had a woman tell me that the promises God was giving me only pertained to what I will experience in Heaven. And that they don’t pertain to life here on earth. Overcoming unbelief about God’s promises, such as Joel 2: […]

Ruth’s story is powerful for all of us because it is so relatable. It’s the story of an ordinary person making everyday decisions and hoping for a better future. And you will see how God works to make a difference in Ruth’s […]

Why does God delay answering our prayers, meeting that need, solving that problem, fixing that circumstance, or addressing that pain?

In today’s society there are many reasons to fear. And even though we may conquer a certain fear it won’t be long and we are faced with another reason to fear. But God tells us many times throughout the bible to not […]

Unbelief is far worse than doubt. Many people including me get doubt and unbelief mixed up. Doubt is questioning what you believe. Where as unbelief is a determined refusal to believe. I have questioned and doubted God’s goodness before, but never have […]

As long as I can remember I have always been insecure. It started in elementary school being teased by this one boy who was in a grade higher than me. I have never been happy with the way I look, and I […]

To be still often means to remain calm, quiet, and motionless. But the Hebrew meaning of “to be still” means to sink down, relax, let go, cease striving, or withdraw. In the Bible, to be still doesn’t mean to be silent—it means […]

What is the fruit of the spirit? The fruit of the spirit is something that we as Christians should try and pursue in our daily walk with God. It is a result of living in obedience to Christ. You could say it […]

Many people including Christians struggle with weak faith. This can result from losing a loved one, experiencing some form of trauma, or it could be as simple as getting bored with the Christian faith. What ever it maybe you need to remember […]

Everyday we are fighting in a spiritual battle. It is vital for us to wear the Armor of Christ if we are to endure the spiritual battles we face daily. So Paul, an apostle of Christ, suggests that we “put on the […]

Temptation means the desire to do something wrong or unwise. It may mean a testing or trial.  In the Bible, temptation is a desire to act in disobedience to God’s will. Its sources are the flesh, the world, and the devil. God will […]

When anger isn’t handled right and we deny it and don’t process it correctly, the hurt we will experience can turn into bitterness and then resentment. Bitterness destroys people’s faith, health, family, and testimony. It starts out small. Then we replay the […]

I don’t do very well when God makes me wait. Infact, I don’t do well with waiting for something as simple as checking out at the grocery store.

The Cambridge English Dictionary says that the definition of doubt is a feeling of not knowing what to believe or what to do. The condition of being uncertain, apprehensive, or suspicious. The archaic definition of doubt means to fear or be afraid. […]

Discouragement is a human feeling that everyone has had one time or another. It can make you feel defeated or hopeless and it can even keep you from doing what you need to do. Can you relate to having discouragement? Maybe you […]

Billy Graham once said, “The Bible is not an option, it’s a necessity”. And I would have to agree. Especially if you experience anxiety. The Bible is a tool that you need to use daily in order for you to beat anxiety […]

Depression is the accumulation of toxic thoughts that you allow to enter your soul. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think, and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. Normal […]

Rejection is having the sense of being unwanted, expendable, replaceable, and unworthy. Many people isolate themselves or refrain from connecting with other people because they are afraid of being rejected. Fear of rejection that causes someone to withdraw from others can lead […]

How do you overcome guilt and shame from past sins biblically? Know this very important truth: Jesus doesn’t stop after he cancels your sin; he also desires to free you from the guilt. You see, what Jesus did for you on the […]

I never thought I could feel the emotion of envy. Jealousy? yes. Comparison? sadly every day. But when I did a devotional on envy I knew what I had been feeling was rooted in envy. Envy can be described as a feeling […]

What is fear? Fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain or a threat. Fear is a tool the devil uses against us to make us miserable and keep us from […]

Where do our emotions come from? Our emotions are part of our creation – God gave them to us, and he made us to be emotional creatures. Our goal as Christians is to control our emotions so that we manifest them in […]

Millions of people suffer from anxiety every day. Ask yourself these questions. Do you find yourself fighting feelings of worry all the time? Do you feel increasingly anxious and tense? Do you obsess about things that may or may not happen? If […]

God is a God of second chances. No matter how rebellious we are and sinful we have been, he always stands ready to forgive us and give us a another chance.

Gratitude is a word used to express thankfulness and praise. The Bible teaches us about the power of having a grateful heart. Having a grateful heart helps us develop the fruits of the spirit that the Apostle Paul talks about in Galatians. […]

The Bible is full of strong women who did amazing things. Each woman’s story is unique and inspiring. They remind us that God uses ordinary women to do extraordinary things. This article will introduce us to some of the most important women […]

The Beatitudes are a set of 8 statements that contain a blessing that will be given to the person who possesses the certain character quality it describes. They come from the opening verses of the famous sermon on the mount delivered by […]

With so many bible translations out there, it can seem daunting or even intimidating when trying to choose which translation is best for beginners. Some translations are easier to read than others. And a lot of times readers get frustrated because they […]

The Bible tells you to pray without ceasing (1 Thess 5:17). A wife who continually prays for her husband is a powerful tool when it comes to fighting the enemy. In this article, I want to give you 5 powerful scriptures and […]

The Bible teaches that the devil comes to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). Your enemy, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour (1 Peter 5: 8). With the devil prowling around like the bible says […]

There are many promises of God in the bible. By some counts, God has issued more than 40,000 promises. That’s a lot of promises! A promise is a declaration or expression of assurance that something will or will not be done. In […]

Do you wake up already feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or rushing to the next thing on your to-do list? Before checking social media, answering messages, or jumping into the stress of the day, spending even a few minutes with God can completely shift […]

If you are a beginner or feel intimidated, confused, or overwhelmed when it comes to studying the Bible, then I want to show you 6 steps that can help you in reading God’s Word. God’s Word—the Bible—is your instruction manual for life. […]

The Bible has many verses that can encourage and inspire the brokenhearted. If you have a broken heart and seek comfort, you have come to the right place. God wants you to know that he is here for you and that you […]

Have you ever looked at someone else’s life and felt jealous of what they have? Maybe they got the raise, the opportunity, the relationship, or the blessing you were hoping for. Jealousy and comparison can quietly steal your peace and make you […]

First and foremost, God wants you to desire him most of all. To love him with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength, and to be his holy people. God designed mankind to reflect his very character and be like him.

The Lord desires for you to place Him first in your life, but He also knows it can be hard with all of the things of this world distracting you. Putting God first needs to be your top priority. When you choose […]

A good leader knows how to lead a person to achieve something wonderful. They know how to get the most out of those looking towards them for direction. The first step to becoming a better leader is to understand that leadership is […]

Many people are discouraged in life and it’s totally understandable with the way the world is these days. I have been discouraged many times and God has always given me plenty of encouragement in the past. One of the ways he has […]

Godly wisdom comes from God and honors God. It means we strive to see life from God’s perspective and to act accordingly. Whereas the wisdom of the world will generally lead us to honor ourselves.

Are you battling spiritual warfare today? Spiritual warfare is anything that can hinder your walk with the Lord. The spiritual warfare we face can be physical, emotional, mental, or even financial. Spiritual warfare is basically the battle between God’s truth and the […]

Do you feel like you are just getting nowhere in your prayer life? Do you wonder if your prayers are working or if God is really listening? If you know the basics of prayer but want your prayers to be more effective, […]

The Mental Health America website says 21 million Americans suffer from depression every day. As a Christian being depressed is not sinful and is not always caused by sin. We live in a sinful world and there are many things that can […]

God speaks to His children in many different ways. Sometimes it can be hard to tell if it is really God speaking to you or just your own thoughts or even the enemy trying to influence you. Therefore, I want to give […]

Is your marriage at a breaking point? Do you know how to handle the enemy that is trying to destroy your marriage? An enemy that won’t stop until he gets what he wants. Let me explain to you 4 Biblical strategies to […]

Faith and hope are found in the promises God has given us in his word. No matter what trials, temptations, or pain we may suffer, we can always hold on to the faith and hope God extends to us.

Communication is a tool for consistently pulling each other closer together. By freely communicating with your spouse, you open the doors to nourishing and growing your relationship. It builds trust, understanding, and closeness with one another. Though it can be challenging, it […]

Many people suffer from depression. For some, there can be some shame in having depression. As a Christian, you must realize that depression is not a sin. People think just because you are a Christian that you shouldn’t suffer from depression but […]

To doubt something is to be uncertain of belief or opinion. To think critically before accepting an idea. In other words, to be a skeptic. As a Christian, you can have doubt when it comes to not knowing for sure if you […]

Do you have an ongoing war going on in your mind? One minute you want to walk with God and do what is right and the next minute you want to do it your way. You want to have control. So how […]

Do you struggle when you pray? A beginner or even a seasoned person sometimes doesn’t know where to start praying. You may lose focus easily or just struggle with praying altogether. Praying can be intimidating for some. So I want to share […]

Trusting God can be hard. Especially when we have a hard time trusting anyone. How do we trust someone we don’t even know? We would have to form a relationship with that person in order for our trust to grow for that […]

Everyone needs to be encouraged once in a while especially during hard times. I know when I need to be encouraged I always pray for God to give me some encouragement. And he always does! So today if you are in need […]

Lately, I’ve been asking the Lord to help me with focusing on Him more especially during prayer. I have trouble concentrating and I get distracted very easily. Staying focused during prayer can be challenging sometimes.

Lent is a season of soul-searching, repentance, and renewal that helps us prepare our hearts for the celebration of Jesus’ death and resurrection. During Lent, many believers lean into prayer, Scripture, and fasting—not to “prove” anything to God, but to make more […]

The people we have in our lives, our family, and our friends are hand-picked by God. Family is the one thing we have with us forever, which is why we should stick together when possible. And praying for your family and friends […]

Praising God is hard to do when you are going through difficult times. Praising God is hard to do when you don’t feel like praising him. But there is power in praising God when you go through difficult times. And I want […]

What is body image idolatry? First I want to define what an idol is. An idol is something you think about all the time or something that you give all your attention to. For Christians, it is something that you put before […]

There are many different ways you can worship and praise God. And I want to share with you 3 different ways that you can. I also want to explain why you should be praising God and give you verses that you can […]

Throughout the Bible, we read about the miraculous healing that Jesus performed on many people. Miracle healing can still happen today! If you or a loved one is going through health issues or needs healing from sickness, reading the bible verses to […]

There are many people these days that have to deal with fear and anxiety on a daily basis. I am one of them. No matter who we are we will have to go through some fear and anxiety at some point in […]

In Scripture, a person’s name identified them. Naming carried special significance. It was a sign of authority and power. God reveals himself through different names in the bible. Each name describes a different characteristic of him.

I was frustrated and confused about what to do with one of the waitresses that I had at the restaurant my parents owned and I helped run. God’s word says in, 2 Chronicles 20: 15 that the battles you have here on […]

Do you suffer from fear and anxiety? I have had a lot of fear and anxiety over the past 7 years. I had fear when I started to take prescription drugs (for my fear!). And when we had to hire new help […]

Temptation surrounds us everywhere. We are tempted by food, drugs, alcohol, and anything that can pull us away from doing what we know is right.

Some of us don’t understand why God allows tragedies, sickness, and war. If He is a God of love why does He allow all that suffering?

Have you ever stared at a stack of bills and wondered how in the world you were going to pay them? I’ve been there—more than once. There were seasons in my life when money was so tight I didn’t know if I […]

The gifts of the holy spirit are unique skills and abilities given by the holy spirit to faithful followers of Christ in order to serve God. The gifts of the holy spirit are the weapons God gives you to fight and win […]

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines complaining as expressing grief, pain, or discontent. To find fault in something. For some people complaining about things provides some measure of relief from the many life stresses they experience. Complaining can get attention, reassurance, and sympathy; it […]

It’s hard not to worry these days. There are so many things that can trigger worry or anxiety. But God doesn’t want you to be worried. So I want to share with you some ways to help you overcome worry biblically. And […]

Having the fear of what others think about you is known as “Allodoxaphobia ” or social phobia. It is an intense fear of being watched or judged by others or excessively sensitive to the opinions and thoughts of others. What can be known […]

It’s so hard to wait on God when we want an answer to our problems right away. And it seems like no matter how hard we pray, God just isn’t listening. Unfortunately, God’s timing is not our timing. Usually waiting on God […]

What does God say about me? What does the bible say about me? God will never define you by your past or your past mistakes. The mistakes you have in life are a learning tool. You are to learn from them, but […]

How do you know if God really hears your prayers? How many of you have asked this question at some point in your life? It’s natural to think this because maybe it’s not God’s timing to answer your prayers or maybe he […]

How do you learn to love yourself when you don’t like the way you look or the way you feel about yourself? Whether it would be because you made some bad decisions in your past and you can’t seem to get over […]

Being humble means that you are not boastful or arrogant and that you do not put yourself in a higher position than anyone else. According to the Bible being humble means to have an attitude of total dependence on the Lord and to […]

Being children of God doesn’t make you immune to the lies of the enemy. If you have accepted the Lord as your savior and you desire to walk alongside him in this world, rest assured he will watch over you and take […]

The New Year has come and it’s time to make those dreaded resolutions. The resolutions that only last a week or two. Many of you may not even make resolutions solely on the fact that you can’t keep them. While others still […]

Everyone has had someone they didn’t get along with at work one time or another. But how are you supposed to handle conflict at work when the person is so hard to get along with? I am going to show you how […]

How can you be sure that you are a Christian? A Christian is someone who has been born again by the Spirit of God. Believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the creator of heaven and earth. And that he came to earth to save those […]

To have worry is to torment oneself with disturbing thoughts. When you think of worry it really puts it in perspective when you say that you will torment yourself with disturbing thoughts. That is aweful to think about isn’t it? Worry also […]

The Bible teaches you that you need to forgive those who have hurt you even when it still hurts. When someone has hurt you, you may want to avoid the person, have resentment toward them, or maybe even want to seek out […]

In this world, it is hard to find peace. With all the sickness, violence, war, and hate you don’t even have a chance to feel peaceful. But God’s word says that you can experience peace even in the midst of tough times.

Trying to hear the voice of God is the most common struggle Christians have. Sometimes the answers to our prayers can come from God, Satan, or from our own thinking. It can be hard to tell where the voice is coming from. […]

Do you feel lonely or empty inside? I am sure you have felt that way one time or another. Some may try to fill that emptiness inside with drugs, alcohol, or maybe even sex. Some of you try hobbies and things to […]

When we give God only partial obedience, it can ruin our chances of experiencing God’s best for us. Partial obedience in God’s eyes is total disobedience. No matter how we obey or what the circumstances are, God says it’s disobedience.

Who is God? Who is this man or being that we can not see? How can we know that he really exists? What are his characteristics?

Did you know that God sent his son Jesus to die on a cross for your sins? That means if you believe in Jesus and ask for forgiveness of your sins, you will be forgiven of all the wrong you have ever […]

It’s been almost 3 years since God laid it on my heart to do this blog. It wasn’t easy at first. And I wrestled with the task of trusting Him when I was afraid. I remember telling the Lord, “I don’t know […]