When unexpected events change the trajectory of our lives, we have a choice to make: Do we overcome the unexpected, as the world recommends, or undergo it? In this episode, Jillian Benfield talks about her experience finding out she was going to have a child with...
Is there a time when your heart felt heavy because of difficult circumstances? When I focus on what I can't handle, it can feel like my heart is heavy and full of despair. When times like these came, I would escape to our family cabin in Oregon. I called it my Happy...
Where were you the first time you felt overlooked, dismissed, or forgotten? It is a feeling that stays with us. Maybe you worked hard on a project without receiving any thanks, shared an idea only to have it ignored, or have been forgotten about. In this episode,...
What is your first reaction when you think of a child wanting their art displayed? Maybe you remember being that child and having your masterpiece displayed. A smile spreads across the artist's face when the piece is placed under the magnetic clip or framed for all...
In which relationships do you feel God is encouraging you to build a bridge of forgiveness? To fully experience the wonder of God’s love, we must completely accept God’s plan for forgiving others in our lives. When we hold on to unforgiveness, even in areas where...
In your life, what means has God used to free you from the stronghold of the enemy? God is faithful to draw us to Himself and will use many different means to pull us closer. Sometimes we need a drastic jolt to lift us out of our daily rut and remind us that...
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