Two weeks ago, I was blessed to host a Christian women writers retreat at Shadow Rest Ministries in Cape Girardeau, MO, which is my hometown. I learned so many wonderful lessons by hosting this retreat, and I’m retelling the story on my blog today. Be sure to keep reading to discover how you can benefit from an online version of this retreat, now available!
Is loneliness throwing you for a loop? The Bible shows you how you can ease loneliness through friendship. When you choose a Christian friend to help ease your loneliness, your faith will grow in the process.
I’ve had a long-held fan girl crush on Vincent Van Gogh. I get compliments on my Capital One card every time I use it. It’s a little tribute to Vincent that I can hold every day. I’m sure he would be astounded and thrilled to know that I still treasure his art, more than 100 years after it was created.
Are you hoping to multiply your time? The Bible tells us that wisdom can help us do this. It’s hard to imagine that it’s possible, but Proverbs 9:11 teaches us this truth.
When we need hope, we can use Christian meditation to find a new focus. Our hope can be found in God alone, and his Word provides all the hope we need. When we look for hope in God’s Word, we can defeat doubt and discouragement.
Hope in God’s Word
Hope does not come naturally to me. I’ve struggled to find hope in hard times in the past. As a long-time victim of emotional abuse, hope seems particularly elusive to me. Yet God is calling me to focus on hope as I move forward on a healing path.