“Five Simple Steps to Discover God’s Plans for You” has some of you already objecting with, “You’ve got to be kidding! Simple? Discovering God’s Plans?” Others of you are already forming your questions:
4 Things to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do
You don’t know what to do. A decision calls for your answer. Doubts surround you. Nothing makes sense. You’ve never walked this path before. What can you do when you don’t know what to do? If you find yourself in any of these situations, here are four things to do when you don’t know what to do: W ait on the Lord Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord! (Psalm 27:14 NKJV) Waiting is never easy; yet, when we take time to wait on God and for God, He …
A Simple Motto to Live By
Do you have a simple motto for your life? Something that inspires you to live purposefully? A truth that challenges you to stay on track? Mottos are different than mission statements, and we may often use several to encourage us. It could be a quote, a prayer, or even one word. If you’re looking for a simple motto to challenge you daily, today’s post might be just for you.
When You Need to Know Where God Wants You
Our pastor’s wife, Jana Howerton, recently led an online Flourish Bible study for women. I know she blessed many women, including me, with her encouraging teaching. Her last lesson, “Flourishing in Your Calling,” was a great reminder to me of how we can truly bless God and others wherever we are. As I was searching ideas for this week’s blog post, I remembered a post I had written several years ago in which I talked about how God had helped me find my “calling” or where God wanted to use me to bless Him and others. I hope today’s …
Are You a Late Bloomer in Life?
The term late bloomer took on an enlarged meaning for me last year. In early winter, I noticed that the butterfly bush in our simple, backyard perennial garden had really blossomed and grown. And I kept seeing a lone yellow butterfly fluttering around it, pausing every now and then to taste of the plant’s sweet nectar.