https://todaysgodlywisdom.comPractical Bible teaching, honest stories, and faith-building resources from Christian author Cori Dickess.en-usSun, 23 Aug 2026 17:42:24 GMThttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/when-comparison-makes-the-waiting-harderhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/when-comparison-makes-the-waiting-harderMon, 09 Mar 2026 14:11:23 GMTIf 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/when-god-says-not-yet-learning-to-trust-him-while-waitinghttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/when-god-says-not-yet-learning-to-trust-him-while-waitingMon, 02 Feb 2026 15:06:14 GMTWhen 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/what-to-do-when-god-is-silenthttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/what-to-do-when-god-is-silentMon, 19 Jan 2026 15:56:51 GMTYou 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/from-head-to-heart-letting-scripture-form-us-deeply-guest-posthttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/from-head-to-heart-letting-scripture-form-us-deeply-guest-postMon, 21 Jul 2025 14:26:57 GMTSo 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/7-signs-god-is-preparing-you-for-a-breakthrough-blessinghttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/7-signs-god-is-preparing-you-for-a-breakthrough-blessingWed, 16 Apr 2025 16:22:38 GMTWhen 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/burned-out-on-writing-heres-how-to-revitalizehttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/burned-out-on-writing-heres-how-to-revitalizeTue, 11 Feb 2025 12:04:35 GMTAfter 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/fight-fear-and-regain-your-peace-todayhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/fight-fear-and-regain-your-peace-todayThu, 31 Oct 2024 15:15:31 GMTEveryone 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.https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/overcoming-unbelief-transforming-doubt-into-beliefhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/overcoming-unbelief-transforming-doubt-into-beliefWed, 19 Jun 2024 17:04:43 GMTI 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: […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/the-book-of-ruth-overview-lessons-to-live-byhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/the-book-of-ruth-overview-lessons-to-live-byFri, 17 May 2024 14:24:05 GMTRuth’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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/why-does-god-delay-answering-our-prayershttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/why-does-god-delay-answering-our-prayersFri, 12 Apr 2024 14:57:27 GMTWhy does God delay answering our prayers, meeting that need, solving that problem, fixing that circumstance, or addressing that pain?https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-to-remove-fear-and-trust-godhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-to-remove-fear-and-trust-godFri, 22 Mar 2024 16:53:41 GMTIn 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/keep-believing-how-to-overcome-unbeliefhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/keep-believing-how-to-overcome-unbeliefFri, 16 Feb 2024 15:09:01 GMTUnbelief 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-to-overcome-insecurity-biblicallyhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-to-overcome-insecurity-biblicallyWed, 31 Jan 2024 16:38:37 GMTAs 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/learning-to-be-still-and-its-biblical-meaninghttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/learning-to-be-still-and-its-biblical-meaningFri, 12 Jan 2024 17:03:53 GMTTo 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/what-are-the-fruits-of-the-spirit-and-their-meaningshttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/what-are-the-fruits-of-the-spirit-and-their-meaningsFri, 08 Dec 2023 14:42:03 GMTWhat 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-do-you-restore-your-faith-in-godhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-do-you-restore-your-faith-in-godTue, 31 Oct 2023 16:57:16 GMTMany 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/what-is-the-armor-of-god-and-how-can-we-put-it-onhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/what-is-the-armor-of-god-and-how-can-we-put-it-onThu, 12 Oct 2023 16:35:12 GMTEveryday 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/3-ways-to-resist-temptationhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/3-ways-to-resist-temptationFri, 29 Sep 2023 11:34:23 GMTTemptation 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/6-powerful-ways-to-overcoming-bitterness-and-resentmenthttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/6-powerful-ways-to-overcoming-bitterness-and-resentmentWed, 13 Sep 2023 14:58:53 GMTWhen 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/when-god-makes-you-waithttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/when-god-makes-you-waitFri, 11 Aug 2023 14:44:22 GMTI 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.https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/5-effective-ways-you-can-overcome-doubthttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/5-effective-ways-you-can-overcome-doubtSat, 08 Jul 2023 12:53:41 GMTThe 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. […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-to-deal-with-discouragement-as-a-christianhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-to-deal-with-discouragement-as-a-christianThu, 18 May 2023 16:13:38 GMTDiscouragement 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/10-powerful-bible-verses-for-anxietyhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/10-powerful-bible-verses-for-anxietyFri, 28 Apr 2023 15:11:20 GMTBilly 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/overcoming-depression-as-a-christianhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/overcoming-depression-as-a-christianThu, 13 Apr 2023 16:49:32 GMTDepression 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-to-deal-with-rejection-according-to-the-biblehttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-to-deal-with-rejection-according-to-the-bibleThu, 30 Mar 2023 13:03:35 GMTRejection 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-to-overcome-guilt-biblicallyhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-to-overcome-guilt-biblicallyFri, 10 Mar 2023 15:28:39 GMTHow 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-to-overcome-envy-in-the-biblehttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-to-overcome-envy-in-the-bibleThu, 23 Feb 2023 18:46:02 GMTI 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-to-fight-against-fear-using-2-timothy-17https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-to-fight-against-fear-using-2-timothy-17Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:14:51 GMTWhat 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-to-deal-with-anger-biblicallyhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-to-deal-with-anger-biblicallyThu, 26 Jan 2023 15:27:58 GMTWhere 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-to-deal-with-anxiety-as-a-christianhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-to-deal-with-anxiety-as-a-christianFri, 09 Dec 2022 17:13:43 GMTMillions 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/will-god-give-me-another-chancehttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/will-god-give-me-another-chanceFri, 18 Nov 2022 16:41:43 GMTGod 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.https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/what-does-the-bible-say-about-gratitudehttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/what-does-the-bible-say-about-gratitudeThu, 27 Oct 2022 18:15:17 GMTGratitude 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. […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/stories-of-women-in-the-biblehttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/stories-of-women-in-the-bibleFri, 21 Oct 2022 16:06:26 GMTThe 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/what-are-the-beatitudes-in-the-biblehttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/what-are-the-beatitudes-in-the-bibleThu, 13 Oct 2022 17:55:00 GMTThe 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/the-best-bible-translations-to-read-for-beginnershttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/the-best-bible-translations-to-read-for-beginnersThu, 06 Oct 2022 15:22:21 GMTWith 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/5-powerful-bible-verses-and-prayers-to-pray-for-your-husbandhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/5-powerful-bible-verses-and-prayers-to-pray-for-your-husbandFri, 30 Sep 2022 15:07:53 GMTThe 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/10-important-bible-verses-about-protection-from-evilhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/10-important-bible-verses-about-protection-from-evilThu, 22 Sep 2022 16:12:42 GMTThe 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/10-powerful-promises-of-god-you-can-hold-onto-todayhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/10-powerful-promises-of-god-you-can-hold-onto-todayThu, 15 Sep 2022 16:08:13 GMTThere 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/morning-bible-verses-9-scriptures-to-start-your-day-with-godhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/morning-bible-verses-9-scriptures-to-start-your-day-with-godThu, 08 Sep 2022 15:48:11 GMTDo 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-to-study-the-bible-for-beginners-in-6-simple-stepshttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-to-study-the-bible-for-beginners-in-6-simple-stepsThu, 01 Sep 2022 16:07:32 GMTIf 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. […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/9-bible-verses-for-the-brokenheartedhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/9-bible-verses-for-the-brokenheartedThu, 25 Aug 2022 15:41:41 GMTThe 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/6-biblical-ways-to-overcome-jealousy-and-comparisonhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/6-biblical-ways-to-overcome-jealousy-and-comparisonThu, 11 Aug 2022 14:16:02 GMTHave 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/what-is-gods-desire-for-mankindhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/what-is-gods-desire-for-mankindThu, 04 Aug 2022 16:11:15 GMTFirst 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.https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/5-simple-biblical-ways-to-put-god-first-in-your-lifehttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/5-simple-biblical-ways-to-put-god-first-in-your-lifeThu, 28 Jul 2022 16:10:48 GMTThe 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-to-be-a-better-leaderhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-to-be-a-better-leaderThu, 21 Jul 2022 15:57:30 GMTA 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-to-be-an-encouragement-to-othershttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-to-be-an-encouragement-to-othersThu, 14 Jul 2022 15:38:55 GMTMany 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/what-is-godly-wisdomhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/what-is-godly-wisdomWed, 06 Jul 2022 14:36:59 GMTGodly 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.https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-to-overcome-spiritual-warfare-6-biblical-lessons-from-david-and-goliathhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/how-to-overcome-spiritual-warfare-6-biblical-lessons-from-david-and-goliathThu, 30 Jun 2022 18:56:27 GMTAre 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 […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/5-keys-to-transform-your-prayer-lifehttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/5-keys-to-transform-your-prayer-lifeThu, 23 Jun 2022 15:49:02 GMTDo 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, […]https://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/for-christians-battling-depressionhttps://todaysgodlywisdom.com/read/for-christians-battling-depressionThu, 16 Jun 2022 16:50:39 GMTThe 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 […]