• Open Bible, straw, blanket, and burlap with shadow of cross allude to true purpose of Christmas

    Lord, Help Me to Focus on the True Purpose of the Christmas Season

    My mom and I have been through our share of holiday baking disasters. One year, we made a yellow cake with chocolate frosting. As we were preparing the cake, we watched a video of a talented home baker create the dessert…

  • Desk with flowers, coffee cup, blank paper, and pen represent God writing your story

    God Is Writing Your Story

    God is writing your story. No one else has the power to change or destroy it. During difficult times, it may be hard to believe this truth, but that doesn’t make it any less true. God is writing our story. In the…

  • Little white flowers are held in palms of hands. Illustrates caring for an eternal legacy

    Father, Help Me to Create an Eternal Legacy

    Every believer has an opportunity to inspire other believers in their faith and create an eternal legacy. This may sound like something out of a high fantasy novel, but it’s true. We all have an opportunity to contribute to His eternal…

  • Scrabble pieces spell phrase “I am with You” in reference to God speaking with Moses. Illustrates having confidence in God for your calling.

    Kingdom Confidence: Finding Our Confidence in God

    I wrote a letter to myself a few years ago. At the time, I was in a community leadership program. One of the leaders suggested that everyone write a letter to their future self. Who would we be? What did we…

  • Flock of birds are symbolic of being free or delivered

    Please, God, Deliver Me and Restore My Purpose

    Have you ever read the Bible and realized that what you thought about a Bible story was actually wrong? I had this realization years ago as I read about God parting the Red Sea for Moses and the Israelites in the…

  • Woman reading bible illustrates learning about people called by God

    5 More People in the Bible who were Called by God

    In a previous blog, I listed six people in the Bible who received their calling from God: Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Gideon, and David. In this blog, we'll discuss five more!

  • Key with word “dream” etched into it next to four daisies illustrate finding your calling

    Help! I Still Can’t “Find” My Calling: More Tips for Finding God’s Purpose for Your Life

    In another blog, I discussed finding God’s calling for our lives and tips on how to discover your calling. I also posted blogs about people called by God in the Bible. Today, I want to share with you what you can…

  • Highlighted bible pages and coffee mug indicate studying Bible for people called by God

    6 People in the Bible who were Called by God

    This month, I’ve been sharing what God has put on my heart about receiving His purpose for our lives. In keeping with this theme, I’d like to highlight the stories of 6 people in the Bible who received a call from…

  • Woman smiling and forming heart with hands represents loving self because designed for God’s calling

    Tips You May Never Have Heard about How to “Find” Your Calling

    Years ago, I felt God calling me into some kind of ministry. I was worrying about a work project when the Holy Spirit prompted me with this question, “how long will this project have an impact?” After thinking about it, I…

  • Woman praying near Bible illustrates submitting to God through prayer

    God, Please Help Me Submit to Your Purpose for My Life

    Every single person has a purpose. Whether we choose to acknowledge it or not, God created each and every one of us uniquely, and He has a plan for our lives. According to Ephesians 2:10, “we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus…