Spiritual Growth

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

3 Ways for Christians to Be On Alert–Not Afraid

3 Ways for Christians to Be On Alert–Not Afraid

3 Ways for Christians to Be on Alert–Not Afraid With the latest virus news, it’s easy to crouch in fear, isn’t it? As Christians, we often battle being afraid in our daily life–sans epidemic–too. Prodigal children yet to come home, a wandering spouse, or a financial crunch take us there. We wrestle, not wanting to…

Stand Strong This Year Praying Psalms + A New Podcast!

Stand Strong This Year Praying Psalms + A New Podcast!

Have you ever prayed Psalms? The combination of prayer and this beautiful book of the Bible creates a powerful resource to face those tumultuous trials we battle. It’s also helpful when we search but can’t find the words to pray, feel overwhelmed by discouragement, or face a chest-tightening battle with fear. Pray Psalms during your…

Ready to Take this 30-Day Bible Reading Challenge?

Ready to Take this 30-Day Bible Reading Challenge?

Have you ever considered joining a Bible reading challenge? It’s the new year and many of us are focused with fresh eyes on the Bible. Now’s the time. God and His Word impact us in life-changing ways. Keep reading for more of my life-changing encounter one night with God’s Word. Thirty-Day Bible Challenge How about…

Jesus is Worth It All: 3 People from the Christmas Story Who Tell Us Why

Jesus is Worth It All: 3 People from the Christmas Story Who Tell Us Why

Is Jesus is worth it all? Have you ever asked that question? Maybe you’ve been disappointed, afraid, frustrated, or weary of the wait… Let’s look to the Bible for an answer to our need. At this time of Christmas, three Bible stories and the threads of faith woven into their lives help us overcome those…

The Jesus Bible {Review}

The Jesus Bible {Review}

Just in time for Christmas and our roll into the new year, we find another Bible review: The Jesus Bible. And the Scripture fanatics among us are cheering with delight. 🙂 Because isn’t God’s Word good?! Have you crossed paths with The Jesus Bible yet? Zondervan Bible released this version in 2019. Oh my goodness,…

30 Christian Inspirational Gifts You’ll Love to Give

30 Christian Inspirational Gifts You’ll Love to Give

It’s Cyber Monday as I write this post about 30 Inspirational Christian Gifts You’ll Love to Give. Black Friday just scurried right past us. But I’m not really into either of those shopping frenzies. I like to take my time. How about you? If you enjoy giving Christian inspirational gifts to girlfriends, your kids, hubby,…