You Need to Know – Is it Kindness or Grace?

October 9, 2017 // 6 Comments

I’m reading through the God’s Word translation of the Bible. I love it for its easier to understand wording and format. There is one word in this version that makes me pause… And that’s the use of “kindness” as a... Continue reading →

5 Verses to Pray When You Want to be Thankful and Happy

September 22, 2017 // 12 Comments

It’s so easy to get caught up in the dailiness of life. I get busy just doing and living and somehow forget to fill moments with gratitude and thanksgiving. Oh, I can talk about it “real good” in this space... Continue reading →

If You Want to Be Blessed, You’ve Got to Be OK With Being Hated

September 13, 2017 // 15 Comments

I’m so excited to introduce you to Kris Reece. You’re going to love her. Kris is passionate about helping others unleash their hidden potential and become all God created them to be. I want that, don’t you?! After you’ve read... Continue reading →

The Best Way to Talk About God and Share Your Faith

September 11, 2017 // 3 Comments

I will never forget the day I proudly proclaimed, “my God is…” In all honesty, I may have even said, “I need my God to be…” It happened many years ago, but I still remember it like it was yesterday.... Continue reading →

10 Ways God’s Love is Perfect, Unconditional, and Unfailing

September 4, 2017 // 10 Comments

John wrote, “We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in His love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.” 1 John 4:16 Not just that He loves... Continue reading →

5 Verses to Pray When You Are Overwhelmed

September 1, 2017 // 18 Comments

“Sometimes when we get overwhelmed we forget how big God is.” ~ AW Tozer It’s true, isn’t it? When hurricanes hit literally or figuratively it’s easy to get overwhelmed. One of the things I tend to forget when my life feels... Continue reading →

How to Trust God’s “No” with 3 Powerful Words

August 28, 2017 // 3 Comments

Occasionally, I receive an email or prayer request from a reader who is walking through heartbreaking circumstances. They have prayed and prayed, but God hasn’t moved and it seems as if He may allow the unimaginable to happen. Maybe you’ve been there.... Continue reading →

Taking My Brokenness to the One Who Can Restore Me

August 18, 2017 // 16 Comments

“Let my heart be broken for the things that break the heart of God.” ~ Bob Pierce (World Vision and Samaritans’ Purse) I’ve been thinking about being brokenhearted lately. Synonyms for heartbroken include – agony, anguish, despair, grief, pain, sorrow, sadness,... Continue reading →

How to Survive Your Broken Heart

August 16, 2017 // 18 Comments

Who broke your heart? Was it your college crush? Your parent? Your best friend? Spouse? Child? Fiancé? Child? The truth . . . no matter how hard you and I try to avoid the pain, it’s impossible to get through life... Continue reading →

How to Shine When Life Distracts You

August 9, 2017 // 6 Comments

I had the joy of going to Des Moines, Iowa last weekend where I joined Barb Roose, Heather Von St. James, and Lauren Gaskill, our host, at the Finding Joy Ladies Night Out – Shine Bright Event! Jesus said His... Continue reading →

4 Truths that will Help You When Change is Hard

July 26, 2017 // 4 Comments

Today’s is the last of the Summer Sizzle Blog Hop Series Posts. I’ll admit, I’m a little sad. This has been so much fun and I’ve loved introducing you to these dear friends. Today’s post is by my dear friend,... Continue reading →

5 Things You Need to Know about the Way Fear Lies to You

July 19, 2017 // 9 Comments

Welcome to another post in The Summer Sizzle Blog Hop Series. It is an absolute blessing to introduce you to my friend, Valerie Murray. I am so very thankful God brought her into my life. If you’ve been visiting Counting... Continue reading →

When Hope is the Only Thing that will Conquer the Storm

July 12, 2017 // 15 Comments

Welcome to week six of the Summer Sizzle Blog Hop Series. I have so loved sharing these amazing posts from faith-filled friends who encourage and bless me daily. This week I’m thrilled to introduce you to my friend, Lori Shumaker.... Continue reading →

How to Conquer Fear and Trust God’s Will One Day at a Time

July 10, 2017 // 6 Comments

Do you have anything in your life you’d do differently if you could get a do-over? I think everyone has lots of little things and maybe even a few big things they think . . . if only I had... Continue reading →

Why My Time Away was NOT Restful

July 3, 2017 // 8 Comments

Two weeks ago, when I told you all that I was taking a couple of weeks away . . . you were awesome, like always. I received so many encouraging comments telling me to get some good rest and enjoy my... Continue reading →