"If God wants me to do that He is just going to have to make it happen." These are words I hear from my very talented and creative friends often, and they are words I "If God wants me to do that He is just going to have to make it happen." These are words… Continue reading What is the meaning of striving?
Author: ashleymoore
What is God’s Will?
My oldest child is five, and it didn’t take him long to realize that before he does something he may better make sure it is okay. He will look to see if something is okay based on my facial expression. And depending on his level of mischievousness he may or may not move forward. While… Continue reading What is God’s Will?
Top Three Tools to Battle Mom Guilt
When will I have time, I have the kids? How long have they been in front of the tv? What if they get hurt while I’m gone? The opposition was apparent as I attempted to balance ministry and motherhood. Satan whispered lies that no one else was able to care for my kids the way… Continue reading Top Three Tools to Battle Mom Guilt
3 Tips to Avoid Distraction and Gain Focus
Do you find yourself saying I don't have time or I'm too busy? For me, life is filled with the responsibilities that come from being a wife to Colby, a mom to three small children, and working a part-time job outside of the home. Learning to balance all the roles of my life created a… Continue reading 3 Tips to Avoid Distraction and Gain Focus
Lessons From a Pine Tree: Four Principles for Persevering When Life Feels Heavy
Thank you for clicking and pinning this post to Pinterest. I stared up as the wind rustled through the pines that towered over the playground. Until that moment, I’d never noticed how much weight rested on the top of a tree. Branches sagged under heavy clusters of pinecones, as if they could barely bear the… Continue reading Lessons From a Pine Tree: Four Principles for Persevering When Life Feels Heavy
Carrying a Friend on Faith
*the following blog is an excerpt from a guest post originally featured on The Love Offering Blog Series https://rachaelkadams.com/the-love-offering-blog-series-carrying-a-friend-on-faith/ Sadness lurked over her like a dark, stormy cloud. When days passed without seeing my friend, I became concerned. We pleaded and prayed for new life to grow inside her womb. Yet, before we could dream… Continue reading Carrying a Friend on Faith
Encouragement for When Circumstances Elicit Worry
I stood at the airline attendant's desk scrambling through the same three pockets of my bags. Where is it? Did I leave it at the hotel? No, there is no way I would have made it to the gate and through security without my license. I’ve only made one stop between security and the gate… Continue reading Encouragement for When Circumstances Elicit Worry
How Do I Grow an Engaged Instagram in a God-Honoring Way?
Are you an aspiring author who wants to be published, but clueless about how to grow an engaged audience on Instagram....
“Poems for the Weary” Guest Post by Sharla Fanous
When the boat rocked And the storm raged And the strong winds began to blow, I placed my trust in the Savior who made me To never let me go. The boat still rocks The storm still rages The strong winds still blow and blow But...
“3 Truths to Help You Persevere Through the Messy Middle” Guest Post by Abby McDonald
There’s nothing like the thrill of beginnings. Whether it’s a move, a new home, project or goal, the exhilaration of a fresh start fills us with momentum. Often, God gives us a vision that keeps us moving forward, even when others don’t understand our objective. We can see how we want things to turn out in our mind’s eye, and this picture propels us. But then, we reach the middle. Real, sometimes grueling work weighs us down. We might face adversity or distractions that keep us from moving with the same confidence in God’s plan. This is what happened to me several years ago, when I took a step of faith....