Spiritual Growth

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

Are You Anxious for Nothing?

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…

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

#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…

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

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…

What Happens When Our Prayer Changes From “My” Will to “Thy” Will?

What Happens When Our Prayer Changes From “My” Will to “Thy” Will?

Have you ever transitioned “my” will to “Thy” will? It’s often not easy. Just look at Jesus when He spoke the words in Luke 22:42. But good things happen when that transition happens. Here’s a story to encourage us. What’s Thy Will? “Will you pray for us, Kristi? We’re hoping to get orders to Northwest,” my…

Dear Me…Letters To My Younger Self: A Guest Post at CarmenHorne.com

Dear Me…Letters To My Younger Self: A Guest Post at CarmenHorne.com

Dear Younger Me, Hello there, beautiful one. My, you’re a lovely masterpiece today. God’s work in you is good, and I praise Him. This I know full well. Oh, how I wish you knew that, too… …to continue reading this letter, please follow the link here. This letter to my Younger Me is part of a…