Jesus said in John 16:33, “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world” (ESV). We may think when we are suffering that God has abandoned us or is trying to "punish" us. But nothing could be further from the truth! God wants to develop important character traits in us, one of them being the beautiful gift of perseverance. If we're willing to open our hearts to what He has to teach us in our trials, we can better understand their value, experience peace in the midst of...
Posted by Jennifer Cadamore on 06/29/2021
"When Kim de Blecourt and her husband decided to adopt a child from Ukraine, they knew that the process might be challenging. Nothing, however, could have prepared de Blecourt for the twisted nightmare she would endure. During her year-long struggle to extricate her newly adopted little boy from that post-Soviet country's corrupt social service and judicial systems, de Blecourt was intimidated, physically assaulted, and arrested. Worse, her months of loneliness, worry, and fear drove her to the brink of spiritual despair. But God had no intention of abandoning de Blecourt or her family....
Posted by Kim de Blecourt on 05/27/2021
Depending on God amid the noise, confusion, and troubles around you lands on a solid ground in Him and there is nothing in this world that can defeat you or take away your peace. To affirm God’s goodness amidst difficult times is as much an act of worship as it is a sign of integrity. Those who have trusted in Christ Jesus for salvation were never meant to live defeated, despairing, boxed-in, unhappy lives. In Romans 5:17, Paul writes that the “abundance of grace” we have received and receive every day, along with the gift of righteousness, enables us to “reign...
Posted by Mycel Acquaah-Mensah on 05/25/2021
One of Carla's passions is helping women connect Faith + Life in real and meaningful ways. No matter where we are on our faith journeys, we can always use guidance, hope, and inspiration! Whether you desire to nourish your soul, deepen your prayer life, or seek God for a spiritual breakthrough, Carla offers you these free printables to help you walk the path with grace and truth and to give you an idea of what she brings when to comes to speak at your event. ...
Posted by Carla Gasser on 01/18/2021
Within “Dancing with Lewy”, readers meet two individuals, Lee and Nancy. Lee was born into a large farming family just before the Great Depression. He was a World War II Veteran, self-made businessman, artist, poet, and a man who would give a stranger his last nickel. Lee’s third daughter, Nancy, is practical, organized, pragmatic, a writer, and equals her father in a passion for life. Nancy was determined to take the helm when Lee’s mind began “dancing” with Lewy body dementia even though he resolved to remain independent while his mind slipped away. Within...
Posted by Nancy Poland on 12/05/2020
Move from fear to faith with Marnie and Christian Women Conference Speaker, Doris Swift. Discover how: • Our calling isn't built in a day, it unfolds in many ways over our lifetime. • Our ministry is wherever we are, woven into the tapestry of God's amazing plan. • When God opens our eyes to see hard things, it ignites our passion and compassion, convicting us to take action. • Instead of saying, 'I'm not enough' we can say, 'I don't need to be enough because Jesus is enough for the both of us.' • God...
Posted by Doris Swift on 07/31/2020
The reality of grief...The sustaining grace of our Father...And the power of God to heal, restore, and bring joy once again. Loss can manifest in many ways, shapes, and forms; loss of hope, purpose, or vision; or loss through tragedy, illness, separation, miscarriage, divorce, abuse, abortion; and simply the loss of “what could have been” through the various storms of life. Her Heart Is Torn shares a powerful message of hope and healing with those who have been impacted through the difficulty of loss. Stephanie Henderson’s journey through personal loss is real, relatable, and...
Posted by Stephanie Henderson on 07/29/2020
Many of us encounter times in which we feel forgotten, overlooked, or invisible. In Unforgettable, author Stephanie Henderson speaks to the core of a woman's heart where these feelings often dwell. She not only reveals her personal journey with the Lord but also explores applicable biblical teachings and inspirational anecdotes to help women understand themselves more deeply and discover that they too are unforgettable through the lens of God's vast love and grace. Through stories of remarkable and powerful women in the Bible - such as Hannah, Jochebed, Elizabeth, Mary, and Mary Magdalene...
Posted by Stephanie Henderson on 07/29/2020
Need a little help sharing your faith in Christ with others? I created this free resource to help! This 2-page, downloadable resource has a helpful tips sheet and an entire sheet of Bible verses to share. ...
Posted by Doris Swift on 07/12/2020
Have you experienced regret?Do you feel defined by your past mistakes? Have you said things like " If only I had... " and " If only I hadn't..." ? If so, you are not alone. In this guide you will learn: Your past does not define who you areYour past mistakes have a purposeYour story can be used for God's gloryYour healing comes through the WordYour life can be free of regretI've added extra journal pages just for you. Download my free guide today. Be blessed, friend. God delights in you. Are you ready to be free? ...
Posted by Doris Swift on 07/12/2020
Do you dream of life as an heir to a majestic empire but wake up to the nightmare of a tormented, broken, and desperate reality? Experiencing the magnificent, eternal Kingdom should be a daily routine. Yet when the soil of yesterday’s fray dulls life’s luster, we miss out on its hope and promise. Author Leah Fort knows this first hand. Traumatic events in her childhood wrapped her in a prison of fear, which she learned to cloak with the fools’ gold of achievement. An encounter with The King broke through the façade, shattered the veil of fear,...
Posted by Leah Fort on 04/07/2020
1. For now! For now, this is happening; but it isn’t forever! 2. TIME on TASK. 3. Grow up in Christ, mature in your walk, and live a life worthy of the calling. 4. I know that I know. Deb Copeland lives to give. An author, world class entrepreneur, former Fortune 500 executive, adoptive parent, philanthropist, ministry leader, wife, mother, and lover of souls, Deb has spoken to multitudes from coast to coast. With clarity and authenticity, she shares how Jesus Christ has sustained her through her darkest, most difficult times, and how you, too, can experience His grace. Learn more at ...
Posted by Deb Copeland on 09/26/2019
