I heard something profound today during a kid's church lesson. Christmas is about relationships. Now, this is something I've clearly known before but for some reason, it never clicked until today. I know that Christmas isn't about presents, but it's about Jesus. But what was the most important thing to Jesus? Relationships. 37 Jesus replied: … Continue reading It’s About Relationships
The Easter holiday is just around the corner and this is my first go-round as a mom. For a while, I’ve been struggling with the idea of the Easter bunny. As a Christian, it’s hard to understand how a giant bunny has anything to do with Jesus’ resurrection. As a parent, I don’t want my … Continue reading Easter Struggles of a Christian Mom
Being married has taught me many things. It's taught me how to serve, to be patient and to let my husband lead. In Ephesians, Paul gives instructions to husbands and wives. “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the … Continue reading Preparing for your heavenly bridegroom
I recently started a study plan entitled "Freedom From All Fear." It covers everything from peer pressure to worry. In the last couple of days, I've been focusing on not worrying about the big scary world but instead focusing on Jesus' homecoming. In Matthew 24, Jesus prophesies about the wars and terror we see on … Continue reading Living Like Christ Is Coming Tomorrow
All my life I was taught to make decisions. To create my own destiny and carve out my own path. I was never taught to follow...until I decided to follow God. Over the years, I had gotten used to calling my own shots. To make the same mistakes over and over and hope someone how … Continue reading Learning to Follow
So here's my story. I've debated over and over if I was ready to be vulnerable enough to share it. It's a little nerve-wracking because I'm allowing so many into this personal story. But after sharing with my congregation and within women's events, I've learned to embrace my trials. Warning: this is a long story … Continue reading Jesus Saved Me
The more I give to God, the more doors He opens. To live in full surrender is to put God as my first priority in all areas. It's physically letting go of my current stressor (shopping for a house) and letting God lead me where I need to go. Full surrender is a hard concept … Continue reading Abundant Blessing from Full Surrender
I get distracted. I sometimes have the "Squirrel!" syndrome. I find myself absorbed in areas of my life that will not lead to prosperity. It could be something as simple as binge watching my favorite shows or spending too much time on social media. When I've been focusing on the wrong thing, I feel myself … Continue reading Consumed by Faith
I recently discovered KarlaStorey.com This amazing company not only shares my love for Jesus, but knows that a great outfit can go a long way. This store is filled with tees, tanks, bracelets and more with purchases giving back to orphans and foster case agencies. I instantly fell in love with the notion of impacting a child's life … Continue reading Fashion Saves Lives: KarlaStorey.com
I'm a runner. When life get's overwhelming, I want to sprint to freedom. If I can't solve the problem, I have the urge to drop everything and get out of dodge. This year has been full of many challenges. From getting married to learning to deal with grief to allowing God to test me on all … Continue reading Don’t Fear the Closed Door
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