Surrender

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Does God Care About What I Want?

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I was trying to stomach a failure—yet another rejection in my writing career—and as I sat with my husband, I shared how God’s key message to me seemed to be this idea of making “no graven image” (Exodus 20:4). Meaning, I had to be careful to not remake God as “the God of my desires”.
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When God's Will Wasn't What I Had Expected

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Recently, I had to re-learn what it means for God to be in control of my life. It all began with what happened this summer.
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What Comparison and Envy Do To Us

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No one likes to talk about envy, but we’re so prone to comparing. Sometimes we secretly feel better about ourselves when we sense that we’re doing better than most.
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Things To Let Go Today

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Entrusting God with our future sounds easy enough, but when it really comes down to it, are we ready to dig deep into some areas we’ve yet to bring it over to God.

The Unseen and Seen

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Which kingdom are you seeking—the one that’s unseen or the one that’s seen? 

Ways To Keep Yourself From Running On Empty

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How often do we give our internal batteries a check-up? Do we “plug” ourselves into things that recharge and refuel us when we’re dipping into empty? Or we do stuff our tiredness away and soldier on?

An Invitation to Grieve Well in 2020

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Last November on my husband’s birthday, I half-jokingly declared the coming year would be “the best year of his life.” Clearly, I had no clue what 2020 would become.

Abundance in Dependence

After months of intense stress at my job, as well as a busy season with family and ministry, I was exhausted—and more than just physically.

3 Visible Signs Your Life Has Been Transformed

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I used to believe that I could change myself—become a better person, as smart and talented as I imagined I could be. And so I immersed myself in all sorts of activities and studies, expecting this change—better grades and overall accomplishment in life—to make me feel satisfied. After all was said and done, my endeavors remained futile.