Women's Encouragement

What does it look like to truly listen for God's voice, guard your mind with truth, and surrender your life daily to His will? In this post, I share a nerve-wracking moment of choosing obedience over fear, what I have learned about armoring up against lies, and how my word for the year, Surrender, has drawn me closer to God, my family, and myself. Learning to listen and obey has changed everything.

Wanting to experience God on a new level I attempted, to create a comfy space in the cleaning closet under my staircase and quickly realized that God wasn't after my comfort, He was after my heart. Through training at Mercy Ships, a season of loss, and my word for the year, abide, I began to trust God with my concerns, doubts, fears and struggles instead of striving to figure it all out on my own.

Ever feel stuck like Chuck in your prayer life? A tow truck with a cross-shaped lift sparked an unexpected lesson on why our prayers sometimes feel unanswered. From praying the same old words to checking our motives and sincerity, this post walks through three heart checks every believer needs, plus reflection questions to help you dig deeper.

I weighed my options: should I buy the whole chicken from a local farm-to-table feed store or a big grocery chain? I said a simple, half-hearted prayer mixed with doubts. God answered my prayer in a way I didn’t expect. He desires open communication and knows our hearts deeply. Prayer is a powerful gift but can sometimes feel overwhelming or difficult when we don’t know the right words to say. My whole chicken prayer was a tangible reminder of God’s loving provision.

I was excited but scared. This wasn’t part of our plan. I wasn’t supposed to be pregnant yet. The week trudged on, and the day to test again finally arrived. In a matter of seconds, the plus sign shone brightly. Ready or not, we would soon be parents to a bouncing baby boy.

Have you ever tried to learn something new? Maybe a new hobby or skill that would benefit you at work. I have. Learning takes a lot of effort and brain power. In her article on neuroplasticity , Lisa Bain, says, “Your brain is changing every day, by your choices, habits, and environment. Here’s what you need to know.” different colored plugs in shape of brain image by freepix.com Our brain changes moment by moment. Everything we think, create, and feel. New pathways are mad