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Why Your Daily Purpose is Far From Ordinary
I’m excited to introduce you to my friend Emily Saxe for this special guest post. While I don’t regularly share posts from guest contributors, Emily and I are women with the same vision for reaching the world through the words God puts on our hearts. I had the joy of talking about life and writing with Emily on the phone a few weeks ago, and it’s an honor to share her words with you today. ~~~ I read the words on the delicate page in front of me. My mind pictures the scene, transporting me from my kitchen table to an olive garden where the sun still wakes. I see…
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14 Bible Verses About Letting God Take Control
Morning’s first rays of light slip through the curtain panels like beacons of hope. “Lord, help me to let go of control and surrender my life to you today,” I pray. I’ve been on a journey of giving control to God, and every day is an invitation to begin again. Today, we’ll explore 14 Bible verses about letting God take control. Then, we’ll talk about eight practical ways to relinquish our desire for control to God. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you give God control in more areas of your life. Let’s begin by turning to the Word. Bible…
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15 Bible Verses About Waiting on God
Waiting isn’t easy for most of us. Today, we’ll explore 15 Bible verses about waiting on God. Then, I’ll share a personal story of how trusting God’s timing recently yielded a small but whimsical blessing for our family. Bible Verses About Waiting on God and Trusting His Timing Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional to help you trust God while you wait. 15 Bible Verses About Waiting on God 1. Romans 5:3,4 Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope. ESV It’s not easy to wait on God.…
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When God Interrupts Your Plans: 3 Steps to Take
Three green tomatoes rest on the table in the morning light like they’re just waiting for the golden rays to wash them into ripened red. I admire them with blurry eyes, the weight of my exhaustion hanging overhead like a raincloud. When God interrupts your plans, it can feel like a shock to the system. Today, we’ll talk about what to do when God interrupts your plans. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook for when God interrupts your life. When God Interrupts Your Plans I spent the night lying awake with a little boy who had a tummy ache—his warm hands…
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15 Bible Verses About Transformation
Scripture has a great deal to say about renewal and transformation. Today, we’ll explore 15 Bible verses about transformation as we seek to align our hearts with God’s heart. We’ll also discuss four practical ways to let God transform our minds. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook about letting God transform our hearts and minds. Let’s start by turning to God’s Word as we study these Bible verses about transformation. 15 Bible Verses About Transformation Here’s what Scripture says about being transformed by God. Bible Verses About Transformation 1. Romans 12:2 ESV Do not be conformed to this world, but be…
