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Tips for Choosing–and Using–a Word or Bible Verse for the Year
Choosing a verse or word of the year can help focus your time with God for the year. Here are some tips on both choosing and using a verse for this year.
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A Little Direction for 2023
I love the idea of choosing verses or words of the year for my endeavors. This short post explains those verses, and the next post give hints on how to choose some for yourself.
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Seeking God’s Strength
When I saw the verse from 1 Chronicles on my phone--Search for the Lord and his strength--I froze, knowing this meant something to me right now. This is my search for that meaning...
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Planning a Spiritual Retreat
If you need time with God to refresh, plan, or rest, consider planning a spiritual retreat. This post has ideas for your plans as well as a downloadable checklist of ideas for where to go, what to do, and what to expect from an extended time with God.
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Sound and Fury
Shakespeare's Macbeth said life was a tale of sound and fury. Some days this is an accurate description. But look at God's kingdom, which is a place of peace, rest, and hope, and step away from the chaos into his quiet spaces.
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Using Music to Calm Anxiety
Using music to calm anxiety isn't new. In this post explore why it works and how to use music both to calm and prevent anxious moments.
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Advent and the Art of Waiting
I wanted to celebrate Advent. Instead I found myself with a migraine living a mini Advent and looking at the Psalms. Object lessons can hurt, y'all!
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Being Grounded and Being Rooted
Being grounded is a great way to derail anxiety--for the moment. But long-term change comes from being rooted and built up in Christ. Check out grounding and rooting methods and find more peace.
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Get Ready for Advent
Need some ideas for celebrating Advent this year? Take time to slow down, pondering Christ's first coming and anticipating the second. Practical plans and ideas make it easy to celebrate Advent this year.
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Visiting the Ruins: Psalm 74
Psam 74 is a lament over the destruction of the temple and a call for God to defend his people. It also gives us words to use when we feel God is far and has forgotten us.
