Spiritual Growth

Kristi Woods encourages faith growth with these tools, ideas, and conversations centered on the Bible, self-worth, love, prayer, and trust.

Dear Teacher, We Praise God for You ~ 2017

Dear Teacher, We Praise God for You ~ 2017

They’ve spoken into our lives. They speak into children’s lives even today. They plant seeds and dreams. They encourage and correct, hold feet firm to the task. They love and rebuke…and then love some more. They are teachers. We’re wrapping up yet another school year. It seems appropriate to thank those fearless warriors standing on…

Are These Attributes Present in Your Good Friendships?

Are These Attributes Present in Your Good Friendships?

Do you have good friendships? Easter is approaching. But you knew that, didn’t you? It’s the perfect time to talk friends. Think about the good friendships you have. What are their attributes? What makes those people or that person a good friend? Recently I asked that very question on social media. The list folks left…

How Do We Handle Envy? A Round Table Discussion {Part 4 of 4}

How Do We Handle Envy? A Round Table Discussion {Part 4 of 4}

  Welcome to part 4 of “A Round Table Discussion” concerning E  N  V  Y. It’s been a strong week in the word, hasn’t it? We started with Part 1 on Tuesday, then on to Part 2 Wednesday. Part 3 hit yesterday, and the final, sending-forth post is part 4 today. I’d like to thank Tiffany Parry, Abby…

How Do We Handle Envy? A Round Table Discussion {Part 3 of 4}

How Do We Handle Envy? A Round Table Discussion {Part 3 of 4}

Welcome back to A Round Table Discussion! We’re sitting around the table, talking about envy this week. Today is part 3 of our conversation with these lovely ladies: Find part 1 here and part 2 here.  Let’s continue with the rich discussion, shall we? 5. What biblical battle with envy sticks out to you, either…

How Do We Handle Envy? A Round Table Discussion {Part 2 of 4}

How Do We Handle Envy? A Round Table Discussion {Part 2 of 4}

Welcome back to “A Round Table Discussion”! Our conversation highlights envy this week – how to battle it well. Abby McDonald, Lisa Appelo, Tiffany Parry, Betsy de Cruz, and Kristine Brown are joining us as we throw the covers off envy. After all, it’s a temptation most of us face. Why not talk about how to conquer…