Embracing the Unexpected – The Best of the First Quarter 2019
Find out which articles sparked interest at “Embracing the Unexpected” for the first quarter of 2019. Below you will discover the top viewed, shared, most comments, and featured posts.
Freedom Will Never Be Free
Do you find it hard each year to know what to say when Veteran’s Day rolls around? My eyes well up with tears, and my heart overflows with gratitude for our freedom, yet I begin to fumble with my words. A mere “Thank you for your service” seems so inadequate.” After all, the cost was…
Life After War: A Soldier’s Journey Back Home – Guest Post by Liz Pekler
What does life look like after war for our soldiers? Today we have a guest, Liz Pekler, shedding light on what a soldier’s journey back home might entail. She points out in her article their suffering doesn’t always end when their deployment is finished. This post includes some significant lifestyle changes to help treat PTSD…
The Gift of a New Day – Grace & Truth Link-Up
Do you treat each day as a gift or take it for granted? I do a little of both. Sometimes I rush to start my day and forget how blessed I am. Other times I recognize and cherish the gift of a new day. When I have a challenging day, I can hardly wait to…
How to Be Sure God Is Near
Are you sure God is near to you? Maybe you have been disappointed with God and built a great big wall. You no longer feel his presence, so you wonder—will God become frustrated with me in my stubbornness and abandon me?
Embracing the Unexpected – The Best of the Third Quarter 2018
Find out what sparked interest on the Blog at “Embracing the Unexpected” for the third quarter of 2018. Below you will discover the top viewed posts, articles with the most shares, places where we had the most comments, as well as our top viewed guest post.
How to Trust God In Your Season of Waiting | Post by Leslie Newman
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…
Do You Really Want to Be Happy?
At first glance, one might think the question, “Do you want to be happy?” to be absurd. After all, doesn’t everyone want happiness? However, if you genuinely desire happiness you must choose to work towards it and avoid the pitfall of unhappiness?
Why You Need to Stop Being in a Hurry
Do you load your schedule so tight you barely have time to breathe? Are you always rushing around feeling like you don’t have enough time to get your to-do list done? I am guilty and probably will forever struggle to some degree. However, a few years back, a painful experience taught me a vital lesson…