Do you let little things distract you from what is most important? If your answer is “YES,” you are in good company and will love our featured post for today. Over time, I have read many life-changing books, and one of them was, “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World.” Trust me, change is…
Do you find it difficult to ask for help? Have you ever tried to figure out why? The answer might sting a little; I know it did for me. Today our guest on Embracing the Unexpected is Jennifer Dukes Lee sharing a post that was adapted from her brand new book, It’s All Under Control….
When you utter the words, “Why God?” do you immediately feel as though you have failed at being a good Christian? Has someone told you it’s not okay to question God? Lately, I have been uttering the words “Why God?” quite a bit. Many believe questioning God may be a sign of little faith. But…
Are you brave enough, not to please? Even when it comes to motherhood? Will you stand firm and look like the “Mean Mom” when your hurting child begs for help, and others question your methods? Don’t misunderstand, I believed in discipline and had no trouble setting rules and following through. However, when it came to withholding…
Do you ever wonder where God is when you are hurting? You wouldn’t be alone if you did. Many people find it hard to feel his presence while in pain. The other day I found myself in the middle of a “WHY GOD” encounter with our Lord. I grumbled and growled a bit venting my frustration…
Is it hard for you to trust God in a season of waiting? Many times, we grow frustrated with God’s timing which can lead to doubts as to whether he cares about us. Today, our guest, Leslie, shares some insights on putting our trust in the Lord. It indeed can make our season of waiting…
We know all of us will walk through a valley of difficult circumstances at some point in our life. It isn’t all bad; it can be a place where we learn utter dependence on God and embrace an intimate relationship with our Lord. However, sometimes we can get stuck in the valley longer than needed. …
Do you ever feel hopeless, as if life could never get better? Or maybe you aren’t the one feeling empty, but somebody you love does. You want to help however all of your ideas seem to fall flat. In our featured post today Lauren Gaskill shares about a time when she desperately cried out to God…
Have you ever had your tree’s trimmed and cried over it? I have! How about when God cuts off our branches? Do you trust Him in the pruning? We have quite a few trees at our home. I haven’t always appreciated them until they were destroyed or so I thought. One day I walked outside, and to…
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