5 Hindrances to Resting in the Lord

In our fast-paced world, we long for rest. But if you’re like me, when you get the opportunity to rest, it doesn’t feel like rest—it feels like laziness. That’s because we lived in a performance-based world. We’ve been trained to…

How to Rest in the Lord Without Feeling Lazy - Pt 2

Do you struggle to rest in the Lord? Do you wonder, what does resting in the Lord even look like? If you’re anything like me, you may hear the word ‘rest’ and think it means ‘laziness.’ I struggle with feeling like there is always…
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The Ultimate Summer Reading Guide for Christians

I promised myself this summer that I would take a step back, enjoy the warm air, and catch up on my reading. I’ve had books piling up for the last several months in anticipation of this glorious downtime. As you get ready for the relaxation…
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How to Rest in the Lord Without Feeling Lazy

As you may know, I love to help you overcome life’s obstacles, trust God more deeply, and live the abundant life. And a lot of what I talk about comes not only from my education but also from my personal experience. I’ve been through the…

How to Overcome Doubt and Unbelief

“I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”-- Mark 9:24 Sometimes when you’ve been battling with something a long time, doubt creeps in. Even though you know that God is good, it’s common to wonder if God’s promise will ever come…
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How to Make Your Problems Disappear and Receive God’s Peace

We all experience trouble in life. Even Jesus said to not be surprised by the troubles you are going through (John 16:33). But what if I told you that it was possible to make all of your problems fade from view? You might think I’m…

Why Does God Allow Us to Go Through Hard Times?

“Who do you think you are?” That’s the question I asked myself as I sat in my study. I had already cried out to God with all the normal questions, including, “Why God? Why are you allowing this to happen to me?” And, “When…
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How to Keep Going When You Feel Like You're Going Nowhere

Do you ever have those days where you wonder if God’s promise to you will ever come to pass? Perhaps you’ve heard clearly what He’s called you to do and you’ve done it faithfully, only to feel like you’re toiling in obscurity. Perhaps…
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4 Reasons I Believe in Attending Christian Women’s Conferences

I’m so busy, I can’t possibly add something else to my schedule I don’t have money to spend on myself. There are dozens of seemingly valid reasons we can find to not take the time out of our lives to attend conferences. Including,…
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Discover Your God-Given Purpose in 2019

Do you struggle to discover your God-given purpose in life? If so, you’re not alone. After having devoted my life to fitness for decades, I found myself starting to feel like I was wasting my talents. I’ll confess, at the time…