Does Rest Help You Capture the God Moments?
Does rest help you capture the God moments? Those sensational flashes of wonder where the presence of the Lord is indisputable. It certainly does for me. But sometimes, those moments seem rare.
5 Ways to Take One Step Closer to Jesus This Easter
This Easter, will you step back and focus on deepening your connection with Jesus? After all, Spring is a time of new beginnings. We can come together to celebrate Jesus’s Resurrection and the power of His love. Amidst the excitement, it is easy to get caught up in the festivities and forget to reflect on…
12 Bible Verses to Help You Draw Closer to God
Do you desire to walk nearer to the Lord? Have you made it your life goal? Today I share 12 Bible verses to help you draw closer to God.
One Way to Offer Yourself More Grace and Stop Striving for More
Do you thrive on productivity, setting goals, and checking items off your list? What happens when the unexpected occurs? Do you have space for unforeseen circumstances or a little unanticipated joy, or does that bring your world crashing down around you as you attempt to accomplish it all? Discover one way to offer yourself more…
How to Know Where God Wants You to Grow
Do you love the invigorating energy of putting your all into striving for a goal and the grand feeling of victory when accomplished? There is nothing like it. However, do you skip the most critical part and fail to know where God wants you to grow? Let’s change that today. Know Where God Wants You…
Will You Take the Time to Remember the Best Gift Ever?
Will you take the time to remember the best gift ever this Christmas? It is easy to become distracted and overwhelmed with preparations during the holiday season. Add the struggles and grief, which often intensify during the holidays, and Jesus is sometimes left out. Yet the Savior is the reason for the season. “Thanks be…
Are You Willing to Change Your Ways to Discover Peace?
Has the chaos of the world closed in on you? Perhaps you feel defeated, afraid, and desperately in need of something that will quiet your soul. You are not alone; I am right there with you in pursuit of that inner calm in my daily life. However, it requires something of us. Are you willing…
How to Stay Close to God in the Midst of the Unexpected
Do you stay close to God in the midst of the unexpected? Of course, we would all like to say, “always.” However, I imagine at times, the Lord may seem far away. The good news is He is always near, whether we feel Him or not. Yet, perhaps a few specific practices may help you…
Three Important Ways to Embrace Difficult Circumstances
Before the unexpected hits, it is always good to know a few practices that will help us to persevere well. After all, sometimes, it is hard to think straight when in the middle of hardship. Perhaps these three important ways to embrace difficult circumstances will benefit you. Jeanne Takenaka, my friend, has had her share…