Spiritual Growth

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

A bedspread with the words Do You KNow the MEaning of All? written over it in a gold circle

Do You Know the Meaning of All?

Have you ever searched, and searched, and SEARCHED for something? Weeks, months, even years? I did recently. My search lasted for seven years. And get this–it was for a simple bed comforter. Several proved perfect – until the contents came to light. Others offered pleasing designs, but the colors rubbed me wrong. And so the story went. Nothing on…

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Are You Anxious for Nothing?

Are you anxious for nothing–or maybe a little something? Or, a big something? Here’s my story–one of a few–about a battle with anxious thoughts. Be Anxious for Nothing The index card’s backside was barely visible. The back reflected enough of the white, however, to create a three dimensional effect on the mammoth-sized mirror. The card appeared to be…

A whispy weed with the words Releasing and Receiving #YourStory, Joanna Teigen over it

#Your Story: Joanna Teigen on Prayer, Releasing, and Adoption

A cab ride crossed our paths, complete strangers heading to She Speaks 2015. At the weekend’s finale, our friendship was in full blossom. I’m honored to call Joanna Teigen friend and fellow race-runner in faith. Her kind and gentle spirit draw folks, and her words are powerhouses for the Kingdom. She is the author of a book I HIGHLY recommend. (See…

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How Do You Read Your Bible? A Simple Approach for Consideration

How do you read your Bible? Mind if I throw something practical onto the blogosphere today? It’s nothing profound, but the end result, its by-product, certainly could be. It could be life-changing. How do you read your Bible? Do you have a plan? I’ve tried several and have completed a few. Maybe you too? Maybe…