Betrayal in the Bible is part of the scripture’s narrative along with painful consequences that often follow. Studying stories of betrayal in the Bible helps you find healing from betrayal in your life. Betrayal is a painful reality to grasp and is never sought, desired, or welcomed whether in Bible times or today. But betrayal…

The story of Mary and Martha in the Bible is a true tale of two sisters who passionately loved Jesus. I have frequently studied both of these women throughout the past few years and each time I study the story of Mary and Martha I learn something new! At the time of this writing about…

Is it possible to know God cares for you? You can know God cares for you because He reveals it in His words and in His love. This should be a short article because that is an extremely comforting revelation. But even when we believe and trust God, life brings unwelcome surprises; trials, heartache, and…

Many people think of happiness and joy as the same thing, but they are not.  In this post, I want to dig down and embrace a faith that brings about a state of mind and not just a feeling.  The joy of the Lord is given to those who seek it and accept it and…

Do we really need spiritual goals? Do spiritual goals help us grow closer to God? Do spiritual goals help us grow in our relationships with others? My answer to all three of these questions is yes! When we consider investing time to set spiritual goals, it is important to ask ourselves probing questions. All goals…

We all want to be loved, valued, and accepted. Rejection can quickly smear one or all three of these desires. Rejection is real but its message is a lie which is why overcoming rejection is so important. You can cover up rejection and act like it doesn’t affect you, but rejection leaves scars and can…

Grief is the expression of deep sadness and sorrow. It erupts from the loss of something you value and love. Finding God in grief allows you to freely grieve while holding onto hope and a promise that is bigger than any loss you are experiencing. When you experience grief, God’s presence comforts you regardless of…

How does faith impact your life? It changes everything. I have learned from experience, that faith changes you; not a cliche of false hope but the truth. Incorporating faith into your everyday, ordinary life will impact every part of your life. Your thoughts, your decisions, and your relationships will change. As Hurricane Ida swirled around…

I have lived with fear most of my life. Even as a young girl, I nursed fears and illogical outcomes on a daily basis. Overcoming the spirit of fear always seemed like a good idea but living free from fear felt unattainable. Fear was my constant companion. -Going to sleep meant overcoming the spirit of…

Have you wondered, what is my spiritual gift? What does the Bible say about spiritual gifts and why is it important to identify your spiritual gift? When I first learned God offered spiritual gifts the next question was what is my spiritual gift? And then I thought how amazing that the creator of the world…