I could hear the apprehension in my friend’s voice. How could she know she heard from God? She wanted confirmation that the nudge was from him, but she wasn’t sure. Was the prompting something she produced in her own mind, or from her Creator? This uncertainty is all too familiar to me, because I still experience it. When it comes to discerning God’s voice, it’s often easier for me to tell someone else that something was from him than to believe it for myself. But the more I spend time with Continue Reading
Finding Perseverance to Keep Going When We Reach the Messy Middle
There’s nothing like the thrill of beginnings. Whether it’s a move, a new home, project or goal, the exhilaration of a fresh start fills us with exciting momentum. Often, God gives us a vision that keeps us moving forward, even when others don’t understand our objective. We can see how we want things to turn out in our mind’s eye, and this picture propels us. But then, we reach the middle. Real, sometimes grueling work weighs us down. We might face adversity or distractions that keep us from Continue Reading
When You Hit a Wall in Your Faith
About a year and a half ago, I hit a wall in my faith. Although I still prayed, read my Bible on a regular basis, and was active in the church, I didn’t feel connected to God the way I used to be. I faced constant frustration and discouragement over my lack of growth, but I wasn’t sure what needed to change. I felt stuck. Over the course of many years walking with God, he’s instilled one truth in my mind over and over: If I come to him with an earnest desire for more of him, he will Continue Reading
