Kristi Woods encourages faith growth with these tools, ideas, and conversations centered on the Bible, self-worth, love, prayer, and trust.
I’ve realized the need to be more intentional in my faith. Too many activities and choices crowd out communion with my Lord. He desires to have our heart–our whole heart. Sometimes, I sadly offer, He doesn’t have all of mine. You too? Let’s get intentional this year. Right now. Ready? How Can I Be More…
Do you like keeping control? Is it your drawing tool? The subject arose in our van recently. Keeping Control “I would take my permanent markers and draw it,” she mentioned. My ultra-creative, teenage daughter was venturing into the land of imagination from the back seat, well within earshot of its five additional occupants. She always…
Do you have days where faith feels like a roller coaster ride? The ups, the downs, the stomach-in-your-mouth turns? If you’re silently whispering me too, you’re not alone. We click along fine, the kind of fine that pulls out of the gate nice and easy, slow and steady. Click.Click.Click. The coaster clicks along the track,…
Do you ever look back at situations or stare them in the face and wonder Where do I run when life’s storms approach? Sometimes there’s a common thread. Here’s mine. Maybe you can relate. “Hurry! It’s coming. Get to a safe place,” I screeched with concern for the souls in front of…
Are–or were–you a good kid? I was. It’s easy for parents and others, but is that good? You decide. Here’s my story. The Good Kid The crimson trickle was slow at the onset. drip drip, drip drip, drip, drip Soon, a flow of red began to fall. He quickly…
Drifting is subtle. Have you ever enjoyed the sun on a blow-up at ocean’s edge, drifting along without a care in the world? Drifting is easy. Halt your canoe’s paddle for a spell. Travel without effort will be added to your ticket. Drifting requires no effort. Getting in the…
What a gal today’s guest writer is! Gina Payton and I were introduced over a Pampered Chef party several years ago in Hawaii. There was a noticeable difference about Gina from the get-go. It was the unquestionable aroma of the fragrance of Christ. He glows on Gina in a very practical, every day, I-need-Him-for-every-breath kind…
There are some questions that help up stand up even firmer in our faith. Are you real, God? Are you there? How do I know this faith is real? I’m not sure I believe…… even though I’m a believer…. It’s okay to ask these questions. Sometimes, it’s paramount to our faith growth. Questioning Faith A recent…
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