Mission work in the jungle. Losing your job. Sharing the Gospel with the cashier. I’ve felt that fearful tug when God asks me to do something scary. You probably have too. I recently received a prayer request from a sweet 17-year-old who shared with me that she felt God might be calling her to the religious sisterhood. Though scared about …
6 Critical Questions to Ask Yourself about New Year Resolutions
Did you know that the average person makes the same New Year’s Resolution 10 times? That’s a lot of hopes dashed and discouragement along the way. But I get it. I’ve been there myself. The turning point for me came when I asked the Holy Spirit to reveal the lies I was believing and the areas of sin that were holding …
Learning to Trust and Obey
I sat through the service, trying to pay attention to the sermon but struggling with my internal monologue. The Spirit had prompted me to pray for my friend’s situation in the busy halls of my church, but I had allowed my personal embarrassment to triumph. I’m a fly-under-the-radar type girl. I don’t wear red shoes or big bows because I …
When God Asks for the One Thing You Don’t Want to Give Him
Surrounded by dozens of women in worship, I bowed my head and held out my hands. A sweet sister was leading us in a prayer of surrender. She invited us to surrender our bodies to God, our minds, our hearts, our spirits, our days. Leaning forward, I asked Him, “I’m all Yours. Is there anything I’m holding back, Lord?” And He …