“Faith over fear.” I’ve seen this phrase everywhere lately—on blogs and social media posts, on artwork and t-shirts, in devotionals. It’s simple but deep … and much easier said than done. Recently, I’ve been wrestling with feelings of being woefully unqualified, with inadequacy and self-doubt. Does anyone else feel like they’re totally winging it? Maybe it’s about life in general …
Nolan (my younger son) and I were in car line waiting to pick up his brother from kindergarten, and he asked more than once, “Mom, why are we stopped? … Is Owen done with school yet? … Can I unbuckle? I’m not having fun in this line.” At least he’s honest. And then I thought about the many times I’ve …
*Rejoice Always: Part 1 can be found HERE and explains much of what you’ll read below. It’s worth a quick read, friends! “If the Lord had not been my help, my soul would soon have lived in the land of silence. When I thought, ‘My foot slips,’ your steadfast love, O Lord, held me up. When the cares of my …
Caris Snider Caris Snider is a Christian Communicator who shares the hope of God through writing, speaking, and leading worship. Her desire is to help women everywhere of all ages discover their value and worth. Through sharing her personal testimony, Caris wants them to encounter freedom to no longer hide behind a mask. Read more at carissnider.com and follow her …
I am always amazed to see green peeking out of cracks in the ground where one would think no plant should ever be rooted. Surrounded by dust and dry, hard earth, these tiny reminders of hope spring forth with leaves stretched out toward the light—life and growth where there should be none. Friends, I’ve mentioned “faith over fear” a few …
Hi, all! For those who don’t know me, my name is Ashley Eddleman. I’m a follower of Jesus, wife to my husband of twelve years, stay-at-home mama to two energetic little boys, writer when the Spirit moves me … ALWAYS a work in progress. And I just started a Christian blog! What?!? This all began as a humble response to …
“Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God.” PHILIPPIANS 4:6 (AMP) I’m the worst when it comes to letting worry creep in and continually have to remind myself to “let go and let God,” to pray about everything. …
“Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant. It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured. It does not rejoice at injustice, …
