Leaving an extra tip for the waitress, bringing cookies for the office, volunteering at a local church, donating clothes to a shelter, writing a letter to a relative, buying coffee for a friend, promoting a friend's blog...
"Am I too lenient? Too strict? Could I do better to protect, teach, or guide my children? Am I enough?"
Feeling busy? Worn out? Unhappy? And just plain stressed? Alli Worthington to the rescue!
Author Shannan Martin offers us gals who are longing for a more meaningful life a simple starting point: learn what it is to love and be loved right where God has placed you. Amen to that, right?! It sure takes the pressure off our shoulders!
Walking in joy often feels crazy and like a denial of actual life. Yet Christians are called to "be joyful always" (1 Thess. 5:16). What does this mean, and how is it even possible?
Okay, let's be real friends; the Bible is quite an overwhelming book when you think about it. Two different testaments and a multitude of books to choose from in each one. Not to mention the chapters within each book as well as the verses within each chapter. That just overwhelmed me a little bit to type that all out. It can be a lot! There are many people who don't even know where to start when it comes to getting into His word and striving to know Jesus more. It can be a huge factor that hinders one from adventuring farther into their faith. We've all been there.
From the time we’re little girls, we long to be loved and accepted—from the playground to the lunchroom to the places where we live and work as grown women. We do our best to prove we’re lovable and to avoid being left all alone. But the truth is that it’s impossible to walk through life without experiencing the pain and loneliness of betrayal, shame, guilt, loss, judgment, or rejection. These wounds can shape our views of ourselves, others, and God and even make us question if we are worthy of love and acceptance.
Do you find yourself in a season of singleness? Rejoice! What a splendid time to become the best version of yourself, read a good book, and enjoy life to the fullest!
Here's a list of fabulous books for your enjoyment. Don't forget to soak up this time many aren't blessed with!
The wondrous power of books is that they have the ability to change us. They may in turn inspire, encourage, and equip us to do good things. The right one may provide its reader with exactly what she needs to take that next step, to walk through that door God has opened for her.
"I don't know what lies around the bend, but I'm going to believe that the best does."