Have you ever wished you could see and understand God’s perspective on life? Most of us want that daily. Unprecedented disasters appear on the rise, and mass shootings are no surprise. Fear builds mountains, and faith shrinks to pebbles. Questions without answers can leave us wounded and wanting, hurting for something more. Even the self-acclaimed optimist may admit the difficulty in making sense of life’s negative events.
Ten Ways to Encourage Children, Grandchildren, and Graduates
They may be your children, your grandchildren, your friends, or your relatives. As graduates, they may qualify as “young” or “young-at-heart,” like 98-year-old Noa Olchs, who earned her master’s degree one year from Fort Hays State University. But they are all in need of your encouragement. Here are ten ways you can encourage them:
Sheep Pen: Are You In or Out? What Is Your New Identity?
Who defines you? Have you been in a sheep pen? Are you in or out? It may be time to accept your new identity. But what is your new identity?
Top 10 Most Popular Blog Posts of 2022 by Rebecca Barlow Jordan
You may be surprised that some of my most popular blog posts of 2022 also appeared on my list of top 2021 blog posts. Today’s post offers you that list from 2022 so you can read and review those articles and prayers, and remember and celebrate God’s faithfulness as you do. Enjoy these popular blog posts and prayers from 2022. If you missed one last year, you can read it here brand new, or enjoy a review. I believe you’ll find encouragement no matter who or where you are in life. As you review these popular blog posts, may they …
A Beautiful Prayer of Praise to God
A prayer of praise and adoration to God always starts my day on a beautiful note. Every morning when I’m getting dressed and applying makeup, I listen to praise music on my iPhone. Shortly after, I love to spend moments alone with my heavenly Father. The first prayer from my lips is a prayer of praise and adoration to God. As I speak His names and attributes, worries and anxieties fade. God clears my focus, renews my mind, and draws me close to His presence as I spend precious moments alone with Him.