Woman Kneeling down | Have you ever taken the time to consider why most resolutions fail and how to fix them? Or have you given up on them altogether?

Why Most Resolutions Fail and How to Fix Them

Have you ever found yourself at the start of a new year full of determination and hope for your New Year’s Resolutions, only to have them unravel before February even begins? If so, you are not alone. I know I have. Year after year, I’d set ambitious goals—eat healthier, exercise more, read more books, grow…

Woman with arm open | Today will you examine your heart with me to see if something is holding you back from growing closer in the most valuable relationship.

Are You Growing Closer in the Most Valuable Relationship?

What’s the most valuable relationship in your life? If your answer is God—are you actively growing closer to Him? Our relationship with God is the foundation for everything else in life, yet sometimes, our bond with Him ceases to grow. We miss out on what He has to offer us in the present.

Woman looking out | But why don’t you want to surrender everything to God? Discover eight reasons why we hold back from the Lord.

Why Don’t You Want To Surrender Everything To God?

Have you ever felt resistance to surrendering everything to God? You are not alone. For most, it is a challenge to relinquish our hopes, expectations, and desires; after all, the Lord might have other plans than what we desire. Add unexpected circumstances, and it may feel impossible. But why don’t you want to surrender everything…

Woman on the Beach | Does the unpredictable bring your world crashing down around you? Discover one way to offer yourself more grace and stop striving for more. 

One Way to Offer Yourself More Grace and Stop Striving for More

Do you thrive on productivity, setting goals, and checking items off your list? What happens when the unexpected occurs? Do you have space for unforeseen circumstances or a little unanticipated joy, or does that bring your world crashing down around you as you attempt to accomplish it all? Discover one way to offer yourself more…

The Most Popular Post in December 2021 | Grace & Truth Link-Up

The Most Popular Post in December 2021 | Grace & Truth Link-Up

Happy New Year! Each month, here at Embracing the Unexpected, we look back at the previous month to see what titles were catching our reader’s eyes. The time is here to see which article was the most popular post in December 2021 for our Grace & Truth Christian Link-Up. We measure the popularity by the…