Most of us are living in a gap. Whether we realize it or not, we’re in-between mountaintops and answers. And often, the wait makes us worry. Whether we’re waiting for a response to prayer, a breakthrough, or a victory, we struggle to keep our peace of mind during the in-between. Sometimes we wait in silence, and the silence can make us crazy. We spin our wheels. We try to predict what will or won’t happen. As if we can protect ourselves with a thick shell of scenarios, we prepare for the Continue Reading
How to Thwart the Subtle Attacks of the Enemy
Recently, I shared my heart with a small group of trusted friends. I told them how I felt discouraged in several different areas of my life, and was in a slump I couldn’t seem to shake. My family life, writing, and friendships were all under attack, and I needed affirmation that I wasn’t alone. Each of these women understood, and committed to praying for me. None of them shamed me, but bolstered me up with words of encouragement. Have you ever been there? One day your family and relationships Continue Reading
The One Reason Fear Often Leads Us
“Don’t let fear be the deciding factor in your decision,” the author said on a popular podcast. The advice seemed so simple and in my heart I knew it was true, and yet it was difficult to follow. I asked myself how many decisions over the past few months had been made in fear instead of a confidence that God would help me and lead me. Many times, my inner voice asked what other people would think instead of trusting Him. Even though I knew He was asking me to take a step of faith, doubt Continue Reading
