Tag: Spiritual Growth
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Survival Is Your Strength: A Healing Reflection for Trauma Survivors
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5, NIV) There’s a kind of strength we don’t talk about enough — the strength it takes to simply keep going. Not the loud kind. Not the kind that wins awards or gets applause. The quiet kind that wakes up every… Read more
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May’s Top Reads: Storms, Snark, Stewardship, and the Steady Thread of Hope
May showed up with a little attitude, and apparently you were here for it. The snarkiest post on my entire site claimed the #1 spot this month, which feels both poetic and hilarious. And tucked among May’s top reads is one of my cornerstone pieces, quietly doing its faithful work in the background. This month’s… Read more
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New Things I Learned by Watching The Sacred Thread
Many thanks to Angel for providing a sample of the series for this review. Opinions are 100% my own. Some shows entertain you. Some shows teach you. But every once in a while, a series comes along that reorients you—quietly, thoughtfully, and with a kind of reverence that lingers long after the screen goes dark.… Read more
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Pride May Feel Like Safety, But It’s Anything But
“The pride of your heart has deceived you, You who dwell in the clefts of the rock, Whose habitation is high; You who say in your heart, ‘Who will bring me down to the ground?’” (Obadiah 1:3) This a picture of a prideful person. Someone who believes they’ve built their life high enough. Strong enough.… Read more
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Writing the Word: My Review of the NKJV New Testament, Tracing Edition
For the past year, I’ve been writing and journaling Scripture almost every day. What began as a simple spiritual discipline has become one of the most meaningful practices in my walk with God. There’s something about slowing down enough to write the Word—letting each phrase pass through your mind, your hand, and your heart—that creates… Read more
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Why Jonah’s Story Isn’t What You Think
I used to identify with Jonah’s story. Maybe you have too. I saw Jonah as the guy who ran from God, got a second chance, and finally did what he was supposed to do. I saw him as a reluctant prophet who eventually came around. A cautionary tale, sure … but also a story of… Read more
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Book Recommendations for Christian Women to Enhance Their Spiritual Growth
Every woman’s faith journey is unique — shaped by her questions, her season of life, and the quiet ways God is at work beneath the surface. The right book recommendations for Christian women at the right moments can become companions, catalysts, or even lifelines. Whether you’re seeking encouragement, deeper understanding, or a fresh spark of… Read more
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February Lessons: Joy, Hope, and the God Who Meets Us in the Middle of Our Stories
This post highlights the key themes from my most‑read articles of February — joy, hope, creativity, healing, peace, and the surprising ways God meets us in the middle of our stories. February has always felt like a hinge month to me — a quiet turning from winter’s stillness toward the first hints of spring. It’s… Read more
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Is the Commandment to Love Really New?
The commandment to love is both old and new–old in its origin in the Torah, and new in the way Jesus embodies, deepens, and empowers it. This post explains how Jesus’ “new commandment” fulfills and transforms the ancient command to love, revealing a deeper, Spirit‑empowered way of abiding in God. Why Jesus Calls the Commandment… Read more