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“If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” Romans 12:18 ESV If I could describe what I was taught as a child in one verse, this one would probably be it. From a very young age, I remember my parents constantly telling me to create… Read more: Live Peaceably with All

“Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.” Joshua 1:8 NLT What makes you successful? Maybe you’re thinking of hard work or dedication. Being… Read more: Godly Success

“Since you have purified yourselves by your obedience to the truth, so that you show sincere brotherly love for each other, from a pure heart love one another constantly, because you have been born again—not of perishable seed but of imperishable—through the living and enduring word of God.” 1 Peter… Read more: Love One Another Constantly

“Wise people think before they act; fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness,” Proverbs 13:16 NLT. To think before doing something has become cliche for some people. We’ve heard this expression since we were little kids, so sometimes we can forget the importance of it. Thinking before you do something… Read more: Think Before You Act

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 ESV We live in a world that thrives on stress, pressure, and fast-paced living. Anxiety is a state that… Read more: Having Peace in Christ’s Strength

“Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1 ESV Who are you? Who are you working to become? I think sometimes there is such a pressure to find yourself, find your hobbies, find who you wanna date, and you have to figure out who you are.… Read more: Learning to live in the likeness of Christ

Have you ever had moments in your life where you felt distant from God? Maybe you are feeling completely alone right now. Maybe because of situations in your life, or changes, or even sin, you feel like your relationship with God is fading. I want to encourage you that God… Read more: Jesus Draw Me Ever Nearer

“But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob,  he who formed you, O Israel: ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.’”  Isaiah 43:1 In our culture, identity is everything.  I constantly tell people my name, my grade, … Read more: You Say I Am Yours

“I will continue to carry you even when you are old. I will take good care of you even when your hair is gray. I have made you, and I will carry you. I will take care of you, and I will save you. I am the Lord.” Isaiah 46:4… Read more: You Say I Am Held

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 NKJV I can remember multiple times in my life when I felt weak, maybe I was struggling with stress or guilt or injuries but I knew in those moments I did not feel strong.  Something I am quickly… Read more: You Say I Am Strong

“The mountains might shake. The hills might be removed. But my faithful love for you will never be shaken. And my covenant that promises peace to you will never be removed, says the Lord. He shows you his loving concern.” Isaiah 54:10 NIRV God’s love for us is infinite, never-ending.… Read more: You Say I Am Loved

“Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” Proverbs 30:5 ESV What a comforting thought — every word of God is true!  But for some reason, we don’t always live like this. Sometimes we go through life without accepting these truths. … Read more: Who You Say I Am

Let’s take a trip back to Mayberry. In a very comedic episode of Andy Griffith we watch a visiting preacher come and tell the citizens of Mayberry to take a break from the rush of life and to relax. The rest of the episode continues with Andy, Barney, and Aunt… Read more: Learning to Trust in His Time

Have you ever felt like you were sinking? Like the storms of life have taken all your focus, and you are just lost in the chaos? I’m sure we have all felt this way at some point, and the apostle Peter did too. In Matthew 14 and other related accounts,… Read more: Always Look at Jesus

I heard on a Christian radio station the idea that this time of year might not be the most wonderful time of the year for some. Though I am not experiencing a close loss, I am hurting with those that are. The brokenness of the world can sometimes become overwhelming.… Read more: When It’s Not the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Hope for the Hurting

Matthew may be my favorite apostle. It’s really hard to pick a favorite, but I have always appreciated him. In the books of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, the story of Matthew becoming a follower of Christ is pretty much the same. In his own gospel, Matthew writes that he was… Read more: Discipleship: What It Is and What It Means for Us

The streets were crowded, and the throng pressed in. People were laying down the very clothes from their backs to cover the streets. “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” The crowd roared. Pharisees called to Jesus,… Read more: Guest Post – Lessons from the Stones

For approximately 150 days, our country has been in locked-down panic mode. Most of us were stuck self-quarantining, at our homes, for days. I have been observing the effects of this shutdown on the lives of the children, parents, teenagers, and the elderly around me. I’ve also been in several… Read more: Love after Quarantine: 4 Tips for Fighting Low Self-Esteem

I laughed as I watched my silly goats push their heads through the fence, attempting toreach the grass on the other side. They had just been given fresh pasture. New green grass was all around them. They were surrounded by all they needed, and yet it was not enough. Sometimes,… Read more: Guest Post – Finding Contentment: Lessons from the Goats

I felt angry enough to punch something. Thousands of emotions were swirling inside me at the speed of light. No time to think, no time to process. All accumulating in my chest with immense pressure. I was sick of this life. I was ready to leave, and try it on… Read more: Guest Post – The Power of Prayer: A Journey of Transformation

My heart was beating fast and my legs were burning. My head was pounding from breathing so hard. I couldn’t tell where my sweat ended and the rain began. I nearly tripped like five times over big rocks and huge ankle-turning holes. But as I crossed that finish line, none… Read more: How to Win – 4 Tips For Running Your Race

I woke up and my room was flooded with light – a sure sign I had overslept. I quickly jumped up and checked my watch. It was nearly 10 o’clock. Then I remembered that I wasn’t going to work. I actually wasn’t going anywhere. I got out of bed and… Read more: 5 Steps to Combat Anxiety

In the book of Nehemiah, Nehemiah is faced with sorrow and pain after he hears that his fellow Israelites are in trouble. They have been shamed because the symbol of their protection – the wall of Jerusalem – has been broken down. Nehemiah was made aware of the broken wall… Read more: Worship in the Waiting – 4 Ways to Redeem Our Time

I want to be completely and brutally honest with you, because there is too much cookie-cutter perfection and hiding behind masks in our world. I want to be upfront with you about a struggle that is eating at our hearts daily: insecurity. I don’t really know why we as women… Read more: Getting Honest about Insecurity – Part 1

Use these prompts in your journal, small group study, or one-on-one with friends! Write about your greatest blessing Write about your favorite Bible story/character Tell your conversion story Write about heaven Share the greatest lesson God has ever taught you What is your favorite teaching of Jesus? What is your… Read more: 20 Spiritual Writing Prompts

This guest post was written by Chloe Mooneyham for projectvirtue.com  “We were not abandoned. We were chosen.” Wow.  I can’t even begin to describe how much I love this quote! I came across it while reading an adoption article a few days ago and it has stuck with me ever… Read more: Chloe’s Story: Adoption and Hope

“I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.”  — Jeremiah 31:3 It was love at first sight. He created her, loved her, and wanted nothing but to be with her. And for the first part of her life, she loved Him back.… Read more: Relentless: The Most Beautiful Love Story and What We Should Do With It