“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10 I love mysteries. Something about the thrilling chase, perplexing clues, and cunning characters keeps me on the edge of my seat. I’ve got to know “whodunit”! While I always enjoy solving fictional…
“But he is unchangeable, and who can turn him back? What he desires, that he does. For he will complete what he appoints for me, and many such things are in his mind.” Job 23:13-14 (ESV) Published on Proverbs 31 Ministries. Not long into our dinner conversation, my husband dropped a bad-news bomb. While he…
Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Matthew 6:34 For free downloadable scripture cards to help you overcome worry, click here. For years I worried that I might never get married. Through breakup after breakup, I wondered what the future had…
“How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings.” Psalm 36:7 (ESV) White-knuckled and weary, I grip the steering wheel with sweaty palms. Peering through a dense wall of rain and whooshing windshield wipers, I do everything I can to keep myself, my baby,…
Have you ever looked at the story of Esther and thought, “That’s beautiful, but my life could never look like that”? It’s easy to forget that Esther didn’t step into her calling with clarity or confidence. She stepped in with faith—quiet, humble, trembling faith. Her story reminds us that God doesn’t wait for perfect people…
“For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14 As a young Christian woman, I admire Esther on…
Are you afraid of missing God’s will for your life? Are you worried that if you don’t figure out exactly what God wants you to do, then you’re going to mess up His entire plan for your life? How do we know if we’re walking in God’s will for our lives? For years, I struggled…
Have you ever wondered what God’s will is for your life? Have you struggled to make a decision because you weren’t sure what God wanted you to do? Did you ask Him to show you His will for a certain decision, but you felt like He didn’t answer you or didn’t show up the way…