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How to Give Thanks When You Don’t Feel Like It + FREE Summit Today
How to Give Thanks Have you ever found yourself in a pothole of discouragement or disappointment, wondering how to give thanks when you don’t feel like it? A few Susie Sunshines fill my world. They smile and offer an upbeat attitude to every pitch and unexpected curveball thrown at them. And gosh, I sometimes wish…
We’re Almost Done! Grab Your Next-to-the-last Verse Here
Don’t you love how each verse of Psalm 34 speaks words of deep, like fingers pointing toward sound and solid direction or love-filled warnings tacked straight to the heart? We’re memorizing Psalm 34 this year on KristiWoods.net. This is our next to the last verse! (Wow! Right?!) If you haven’t joined us, it’s not too…
God, Why Am I Feeling This Way? How to Go Beyond Feeling Left Out
God, why am I feeling this way — feeling left out? Have you ever asked the question? Better yet, have you ever used a cookie cutter? They’re related. Trust me. Read along, and you’ll see. Each December during my younger years, Mom whipped up a batch of sugar cookie dough. Man, she made THE BEST…
What is the Utility of Biblical Archaeology?
What is the Utility of Biblical Archaeology? Guest Post by Don McNeeley Please allow me to introduce you to a dear friend from Tony’s and my Virginia Beach days, Don McNeeley. If you remember from July’s “3” Newsletter–where we connect on three interesting, personal, and/or helpful topics each month–my family and I visited with friends…
God, Do You Still Protect People Like Me?
God do you still protect people like me? Have you ever wondered if God is still in the business of protecting people? Or, maybe He protects others but you hold a nagging suspicion that you’re the exception to the rule. You and I might wonder the answer. But Psalm 34:20 assures us He protects His…
To Open or Not Open the Door
This post may contain affiliate links. To Open or Not Open the Door Halloween is coming. Christian, what is your approach to the night? Do you open the door or not? When our kids were little, that question swirled. I knew I didn’t want to celebrate darkness, but “hiding” didn’t seem right, either–although we tried…
God, Can You Help Me? + Book Reviews & a Giveaway
God, can you help me? Have you ever uttered, “God, can you help me?” The words swirl in our thoughts when we find ourselves in a quandary when the battle grows strong. We grow weary. Fighting one.more.day feels defeating. Silence emanates from God’s side. The situation appears impossible. And then the thought slips into our…
When God Doesn’t Answer Your Prayers the Way You Hoped { Guest Post }
When God Doesn’t Answer Your Prayers the Way You Hoped Welcome to today’s guest blogger, Crystal Storms. She’s a friend from my days in Florida. She’s a past guest here as well, and gosh, we love this girl. A hearty welcome to Crystal Storms. Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a…
