With a new year comes New Year’s resolutions. Defining goals - especially at the beginning of a new year - is definitely a worthy endeavor. But as Jesus empowered women, we need to aim higher by ensuring that we’re seeking God’s plan for this year. …
Afraid to Take Risks for God Because the Old You Made Epic Bad Choices? Use These 3 Practical Tips
Following Jesus requires stepping out of our comfort zone and taking risks. Easier said than done, right? And it can be especially challenging if we’re worried about repeating history.
For example, even if He’s done a great transformative work in us, how do we know that we won’t make more bad choices? How do we recognize the right kind of risks in the first place - the ones that align with God’s plans? …
3 Reasons Why It’s Vital to See Your Identity as a Christian Woman Through God’s Lens - Not Your Own
Truly understanding our identity in Christ, and owning it like a boss, leads to being a princess versus a pawn; empowered versus excluded; and victorious versus victimized.
The trick, however, is having a clear and truthful picture of our identity. …
Trusting God’s Plan (Part 3): The Calling. Embracing the Brave, Windy Road to Your God-Given Dream
Sometimes God puts us on a road that seems to be taking us further from our dreams.
For example, last spring,God called me to write a book. Then several months later, in addition to job hunting, He placed me in a long-distance relationship and called me to move across the country. As a result, I had to set aside Relate Escape for over a year.
But guess what? God wasn’t being illogical. His plan is just bigger than mine ….
Trusting God’s Plan (Part 2): The Breakup. When You Realize Your Man Isn’t the One God Has for You
Have you ever been in a relationship that took an unexpected turn or suddenly fell apart?
I recently moved 2,000 miles to the town where my then boyfriend lived, only for the relationship to end soon after my arrival. This was partly due to the state of the relationship, and partly due to the fact that God specifically told me to back away and leave my man in His hands.
On one hand, the breakup felt sudden and unexpected. …
Trusting God’s Plan (Part 1): The Move. Answering His Call to Relocate 2,000 Miles into the Unknown
Trusting God’s plan can be difficult - especially when it differs from our own. For example, this past year He called me to get a new job and then move from OH to WA. This required that I temporarily put down my calling.
Trusting God’s plan can also be hard when it doesn’t work out the way we anticipate. I moved 2,000 miles assuming God was bringing my boyfriend and I together - only for the relationship to end shortly after I arrived.
In situations like these, it can be tempting to feel like God just has it all wrong .…