Embracing the Unexpected – The Best of the Second Quarter 2019
Find out which articles sparked interest at “Embracing the Unexpected” for the second quarter of 2019. Discover the top viewed post and more.
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When You Wish for a Different Struggle – Grace & Truth Link-Up
Are you a hard worker? Maybe even a strong person? Then perhaps you have entertained this question, “God, why didn’t you give me a different struggle?” “One where I could demonstrate my God-given abilities.”
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Is There More to Being Still?
Have you mastered being still with God? Or are you a perpetual work in progress in this area like me? You might understand and even experience the benefits, yet you still struggle to quiet yourself long enough to hear what God has to say. What if we reminded ourselves that there is so much more…
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Creating Open Spaces in Your Relationships – Guest Post by Blythe Daniels & Dr. Helen McIntosh
Do you dig your heels in and resist change when it comes? Most of us do! But what if a change in your connections with others could be beneficial. Maybe creating open spaces in your relationships could be precisely what you need. However, it is imperative we understand what this means and how to…
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Are You Hiding Something Worth Celebrating?
Have you ever hesitated to celebrate something because it felt too small or personal? Sometimes, our most significant victories aren’t the ones we share on social media. They don’t include balloons, parties, or applause. Instead, they are the quiet, unseen triumphs—like making it through a hard day, finding a moment of peace, or seeing a…
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What Matters the Most at a Dead End? – Grace & Truth Link-Up
Would like to know what matters the most when other people hit a dead end in life? Honestly, it is probably the same thing that helps you when you feel like you have nowhere to turn. Think back to the times when you thought you had reached a dead end. What did others give you…
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When You Share You Give Me Hope – Grace & Truth Link-Up
Are you reluctant to share your story with other people? Maybe you are hesitant because you don’t have it all wrapped up with a happy ending. However, time and time again when you share you give me hope and I know others need to hear too. Your story allows us to see: We are not…
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How to Be Sure God Is Near
Are you sure God is near to you? Maybe you have been disappointed with God and built a great big wall. You no longer feel his presence, so you wonder—will God become frustrated with me in my stubbornness and abandon me?
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How to Keep a Strong Faith When Disappointed
Do you think it is difficult to connect with someone when you feel they have let you down? If your answer is yes – it shouldn’t come as a big surprise when your relationship with God becomes distant in the midst of unwanted circumstances. However, we need to know how to keep and continue to…
