The first way to overcome shame is to recognize it for what it is: an attack of the enemy trying to keep you from all that God has for you. For more practical tips on to Overcoming Shame, read our chapter on "Shame" in, Finding Healing.....

Shhhhhh...here’s a secret you don’t know about me. Let’s keep it between us. When I was in my late teen years and college days, I developed a reputation. No matter how hard I tried I just couldn’t shake it. I was labeled quiet, shy, serious, the girl who didn’t get in trouble. Essentially—-booor-ing. A “goody-two-shoes”. Conservative. The girl who didn’t get asked to break the rules because everyone knew she wouldn’t. And to be honest there were some days whe

A few weeks ago, I put this post on social media: So this is strange, right??? This morning Jamie told me that he had the weirdest dream last night and then proceeded to tell me about it. Here’s the strange part—I had the exact same dream. No, it wasn’t related to anything that happened the day before, anything we talked about or watched on tv. Do you think God is trying to tell us something? Almost immediately I was inundated with answers like: “Yep!” “Absolutely!!

One of the biggest issues keeping Christian women from experiencing all that God has for them in life is shame. Here’s how you can start walking in freedom: For more practical tips on to Overcoming Shame, read our chapter on "Shame" in, Finding Healing.....

Do you know that you are loved? Do you know that you are adored? Do you know that you are wanted? (John 15:16) Do you know that you are chosen? That before the creation of the world God chose YOU to be a part of His family and predestined you to do good works in His kingdom? (Ephesians 2:10) Do you know that you are special? Do you understand that you were uniquely designed to fulfill God’s unique purpose in your life? (Psalm 139:13) Do you know that you are strong? (Phi

Just because God allows a detour in our lives doesn’t give us any excuse to fool around with sin. Instead, we need to walk CLOSER to God and lead a holier life. For more practical tips on to Overcome Failure, read our chapter on "Failure" in, Finding Healing.....

Throughout early February, it seems as if the topic of love is in the air. As I've been thinking about it, I am reminded that I have been blessed to have many powerful examples in my life. My life has been full of people who inspire me, challenge me, and cause me to say, “I want to be just like them.” Yet, these are not the only examples that have left a lasting impression. I’ve also known people who caused me to cringe thinking, “Dear Jesus that is not the woman I want t