Embracing the unexpected is a difficult assignment for most of us. Have you ever had a scenario in your head (an expectation), and when the scene played out you realized it didn’t turn out as you envisioned at all? You found it difficult to embrace the unexpected. Our Expectations and Embracing the Unexpected Whether it’s…

Feeling vulnerable is uncomfortable, at least for me. I experienced a situation that made me evaluate how to face vulnerability and how my faith and trust in God would make me courageous. Are you feeling vulnerable? There is a way to find courage and trust God. What Does it Mean to Feel Vulnerable Standing outside…

I don’t know about you, but I am glad 2020 is in full swing, and many people have told me they feel the same way! 2019 was very challenging for me. I like to think that the challenges I faced made me a better Christian and that I’ve grown from them. The truth is, most…

Imagine facing your worst fear. Do you know how you would handle it? Do you think God would be there to help you? I can answer these questions because one of my worst fears came true.       Keeping Christ Close while facing your worst fear became the most important thing to me. Struggles…

An obstacle is anything that gets in our way that is not usually expected or desired. Overcoming obstacles takes practice and intentionality. Learning how to overcome obstacles begins very early in life. Babies learn how to crawl around furniture, toys, and people. As we grow, the opportunities to learn how to overcome obstacles increase in…

I’m trying to pray reckless prayers. Reckless and Audacious. Reckless because I am not concerned about what others think about my prayer. Audacious, which is not a word that gets used every day, because I need a boldness that isn’t always appropriate. Reckless Prayer Requires Courage Dictionary.com uses such phrases as “recklessly brave” and “recklessly…