Looking for hope? This site provides Biblical encouragement to help women with their Christian walk, especially as they face hard times and challenges.
3 I have to admit, last year was a difficult one for me. The year before that was, too. And the year before that one, as well. Maybe that is how you are feeling too, and you are so, so ready for a fresh start, whether it’s the start of the new year, a new …
Whether it is the time following a major change in our lives, or a big event, or even just the holidays, we are often left with a feeling of, “Now what?!?” It might include questions like: What am I supposed to do now? Why did I think that was such a big deal? What did …
Love – that’s the whole reason for Christmas, isn’t it? Jesus came down to live among us, to be 100% divine and 100% human, to make the sacrifice that would save us from our sins, because of the LOVE He has for us. Let’s celebrate that love this week as we celebrate His birth at …
Time is running out to find the “perfect” gift! This is exactly what we don’t want to hear and what I don’t want to say. So let’s change it! Let’s take the time to be thoughtful, to listen to what someone wants, to spend more than 5 minutes thinking about what to get someone. We …
I remember a high school teacher explaining temperament types. and realizing with disappointment that I was of melancholy temperament. It was disappointing because it didn’t seem as fun as the other types. Over the years, different classification systems or other observations have labeled me as introverted, a realist, a pessimist, a planner. I reluctantly …
Do you find peace elusive at Christmas? To-do lists that never end, difficult family or friend situations to navigate, and financial demands that threaten to break the bank, can chase the peace away that we had managed to get our hands on! One of the first verses I memorized as an adult was about peace. …
When there’s little joy to our world, when the evening hours are filled with worry instead of being a silent night, it can be hard to get into the Christmas spirit. We try so hard to capture the “magic” of Christmas that we remember from our youth or have seen in a made-for-TV movie. Even …
My husband’s work calendar sometimes has 3 items scheduled for the same time. One is an actual appointment; another is some desk time that he’ll need to reschedule; while the third is an important reminder about that particular day. Obviously he can’t be in three places at once, but his schedule wanted him to do …
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For so much of my life it seemed like I could control hard times by working harder, waiting a circumstance out, or finding someone to change the situation for me. Even prayer felt like a way to control adversity. If I prayed hard enough, or using the right methods, or got enough people to pray, …
How hard is it for you to make decisions? Do you feel confident in your decision once you’ve made it? Whether having to make a choice makes you run for cover, or you thrive on making difficult decisions, asking yourself a few questions beforehand can give you some insight to make the right decision for …
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