Aspirations: Self-Indulgent or Custom Designed?

Recently, I had a conversation with two friends that got me thinking about dreams and aspirations. One friend just got back from a writer's conference, on cloud nine because she's publishing her first book Her dream is coming true, and it's truly inspiring to [...]

Cultivating God-Confidence

Would you like more confidence, especially in the area of hearing God’s voice? The key lies in becoming familiar with His voice. It is about cultivating God-confidence rather than relying on self-confidence or circumstances to lead the way. How do we [...]

By |2024-01-29T16:53:26-07:00January 1, 2024|Bible, Blogs, Guidance, Hearing God, Resources, Study, You Tube Videos|0 Comments

The ABCs to Comfort Someone Who is Grieving

Do you have a friend or family member dealing with loss right now? Holidays can be extra tough. It's normal to feel anxious about what to say or do. Here is a guide you can use to talk to God before you [...]

By |2024-04-06T15:30:48-07:00December 19, 2023|Abiding, Bible, Blogs, Community, Hanging on the Vine, Hearing God, You Tube Videos|Comments Off on The ABCs to Comfort Someone Who is Grieving

Why Didn’t I Learn This Sooner?

I didn't learn because I thought I already knew what I needed to know. Without even realizing it, I had assumed I had sufficient understanding of a certain subject. When we're not actively seeking knowledge, our curiosity in that area often diminishes, [...]

How Does Grace Come Alive?

Mobile users please keep scrolling for more ... and leave a comment or ask a question Do you ever feel depleted? This week, I've been experiencing a divine refill in areas where I felt drained. My energy got used up by [...]

By |2024-04-06T15:32:11-07:00August 27, 2023|Abiding, Bible, Blogs, Hearing God, Holy Spirit, Strength, You Tube Videos|0 Comments

Something or Someone Pulling?

Moms are tired, I should help out with their kids… My boss would really like that extra project done… I haven’t done anything for myself lately… My friend seemed lonely I should take her out… Do you ask yourself questions like these? Does it [...]

By |2024-04-06T16:34:54-07:00August 3, 2022|Abiding, Blogs, Emotions, Hearing God, Holy Spirit, Moving Forward|0 Comments

Do you have a bully?

It’s been an interesting week ... to say the least. I decided to gently observe my responses to circumstances and ask questions instead of being a bully to myself. After all, who wants to listen to a bully? Didn’t your mom tell you to [...]

By |2024-04-06T16:33:57-07:00June 8, 2022|Abiding, Bible, Blogs, Emotions, Hearing God, Moving Forward, Strength|1 Comment

Invitation from God Part 2

Confidence is a wonderful feeling. Would you like more? In a previous post, we looked at Philippians 3 verse 3. Paul says that those in Christ Jesus, put “no confidence in the flesh.” The Greek word translated to “flesh” can be better understood as [...]

Invitation from God

“Good job.” “Your effort really paid off.” “Keep trying” These phrases sound so encouraging. I mean, don’t we all want someone cheering us on? Yes, hearing these phrases is encouraging. There is also a subtle danger lurking in these phrases though. Let [...]

The Bible and Mental Health – What Do You Hear?

Is there any benefit to sorrow? Or is it just something we have to endure? Last time I left you with those questions to talk to God about. What did you hear? What you hear from God is far more important than what I [...]

Hearing God’s Voice – 4th Key for His Written Word

God is the ultimate gift giver! In the last few posts, we looked at the gift of His Word and His Holy Spirit. These gifts build our confidence to discern our own thoughts from His thoughts. But how do we know if we are [...]

Hearing God’s Voice – 1st Key for His Written Word

The more we get to know God through His written word, the more confident we become in recognizing His voice in our thoughts. We want to discern between His voice and our voice. Here’s the neat thing: God wants us to know [...]

By |2022-02-17T13:23:30-07:00October 27, 2021|Bible, Blogs, Hearing God, Holy Spirit|1 Comment

Joy Tank: Spinning Your Wheels Drains Your Tank

Have you ever felt like a car that is stuck in a mud slick? You keep pressing on the gas pedal, but you are only spinning your wheels. You are trying to move forward but not going anywhere! And the spinning drains your joy [...]

By |2021-09-30T11:20:31-07:00September 29, 2021|Abiding, Bible, Blogs, Guidance, Hearing God, Holy Spirit, Joy, Moving Forward|1 Comment

Joy Tank – Under Warranty

Hello, how are your trips to the joy filling station going?  Has it been helpful to fill up more -- instead of trying to avoid all stress, and difficult situations? Last time we also discussed looking to God and not ourselves to create joy. [...]

By |2021-09-29T13:10:42-07:00September 15, 2021|Abiding, Bible, Blogs, Emotions, Hearing God, Holy Spirit, Joy, Moving Forward, Stillness|0 Comments

Joy Tank – Receiving

Last time I left you with a question: “What does “filling up your joy tank” mean to you?” I loved the response I got from Connie Short in the comment section. She was brilliant and I will tell you why. But before we discuss [...]

Moving Forward – Excavating and Labeling

I was talking to a friend about some of the reasons we stay stuck. We want to move forward, but feel like we are standing still, or going around in circles. Sometimes it helps to follow a trail back to where we may have [...]

By |2021-07-23T13:04:31-07:00July 21, 2021|Blogs, Hearing God, Moving Forward, You Tube Videos|0 Comments

Moving Forward – One Step

Does seeing only one step at a time make you nervous? Well, it makes me nervous. I would like to see a lot further down the path, so I know what to expect. Hmm. Maybe that is the issue... Expectations Perhaps God knows that [...]

By |2021-06-28T14:52:00-07:00June 28, 2021|Blogs, Guidance, Hearing God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Moving Forward|0 Comments

Moving Forward – What do I do with Negative Emotions?

I can fellowship with my frustration or I can bring it to God and fellowship with Him. My choice. Attention Have you ever had a small child trying to get your attention? What happens when you try to move them on or redirect them? [...]

Moving Forward – Tipping the Scales

What if repeating something over and over could tip the scale and it became easier? What if practicing trust could be that way? What if it is as simple as … moment by moment, decision by decision, saying… “I don’t have to understand, I [...]

By |2021-05-10T07:55:41-07:00May 5, 2021|Abiding, Blogs, Hearing God, Holy Spirit|0 Comments

Moving Forward – Awareness

Our first discussions have been about preparation for moving forward. We discussed how every journey has a starting place and that God is here to help us understand our interior life. Connecting our awareness with God is the most important thing we do. I [...]

By |2020-11-26T20:38:58-07:00October 30, 2020|Bible, Blogs, Guidance, Hearing God, Union with God|0 Comments

Moving Forward – Direction

In the last post, we discussed the benefit of knowing your starting place. There are many more helpful tips and tools to come for moving forward onto your path of joy. Inner awareness Click here for a refresher on the first tip/tool and perhaps [...]

By |2022-08-11T19:11:51-07:00October 21, 2020|Blogs, Emotions, Guidance, Hearing God, Joy, Prayer, Resources, Workshops|0 Comments
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