When life gets stressful and my focus narrows to my own problems, I’m learning to lower the binoculars that keep my focus small and give thanks in every circumstance, even when I can’t be grateful for it.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieNovember 2, 2026Author Jessica Brodiehow can i stay connected to jesus, connected to the vine, being connected to jesus, what does it mean to bear fruit, john 15, John 15:5-6, John 15:4, how can i tell if something is from God, discerning God's will, how can i keep my soul healthy, soul health, reconciliation, how can God help me move forward, How do I forgive, How can I let go of the past, calm in the storm, balance, emotional balance, purpose, special creation, god created me for a reason, tithe, holding on too tight, love is the most important, Does the bible say love is the most important thing, hope, joy to the world, suffering, despair, grief, illness, virgin mary, humility of mary, faith leap, leap of faith, taking a risk, rumination, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona;, how to stop complaining, is complaining bad for my soul, self care is not selfish, self care is stewardship of a gift from God, god's timing Comments

Safer Than Any Bubble

I spent years hiding in my protective bubble until I discovered that the safest place to be is in the hands of Jesus.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieOctober 26, 2026Author Jessica Brodiehow can i stay connected to jesus, connected to the vine, being connected to jesus, what does it mean to bear fruit, john 15, John 15:5-6, John 15:4, how can i tell if something is from God, discerning God's will, how can i keep my soul healthy, soul health, reconciliation, how can God help me move forward, How do I forgive, How can I let go of the past, calm in the storm, balance, emotional balance, purpose, special creation, god created me for a reason, tithe, holding on too tight, love is the most important, Does the bible say love is the most important thing, hope, joy to the world, suffering, despair, grief, illness, virgin mary, humility of mary, faith leap, leap of faith, taking a risk, rumination, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona;, how to stop complaining, is complaining bad for my soul, self care is not selfish, self care is stewardship of a gift from God, god's timing Comments

From Bug Magnet to Light Magnet: Letting Christ’s Light Draw Others In

Just as bugs seem to flock to me every summer, I’ve realized that the light of Christ shining through us naturally draws others to God.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieOctober 19, 2026Author Jessica Brodiehow can i stay connected to jesus, connected to the vine, being connected to jesus, what does it mean to bear fruit, john 15, John 15:5-6, John 15:4, how can i tell if something is from God, discerning God's will, how can i keep my soul healthy, soul health, reconciliation, how can God help me move forward, How do I forgive, How can I let go of the past, calm in the storm, balance, emotional balance, purpose, special creation, god created me for a reason, tithe, holding on too tight, love is the most important, Does the bible say love is the most important thing, hope, joy to the world, suffering, despair, grief, illness, virgin mary, humility of mary, faith leap, leap of faith, taking a risk, rumination, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona;, how to stop complaining, is complaining bad for my soul, self care is not selfish, self care is stewardship of a gift from God, god's timing Comments

Who’s in Charge: You or Your Emotions?

Sometimes we spend so much time feeling and reacting to our feelings that it drowns out the other voice speaking into our soul, the true voice. God’s voice.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieOctober 12, 2026Author Jessica Brodiehow can i stay connected to jesus, connected to the vine, being connected to jesus, what does it mean to bear fruit, john 15, John 15:5-6, John 15:4, how can i tell if something is from God, discerning God's will, how can i keep my soul healthy, soul health, reconciliation, how can God help me move forward, How do I forgive, How can I let go of the past, calm in the storm, balance, emotional balance, purpose, special creation, god created me for a reason, tithe, holding on too tight, love is the most important, Does the bible say love is the most important thing, hope, joy to the world, suffering, despair, grief, illness, virgin mary, humility of mary, faith leap, leap of faith, taking a risk, rumination, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona;, how to stop complaining, is complaining bad for my soul, self care is not selfish, self care is stewardship of a gift from God, god's timing Comments

When God’s Love Gets Personal

When my kids surprised me with my own special cup, I felt personally loved, and it reminds me that God loves each of us the same way: not just generally, but specifically, intimately, and by name.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieOctober 5, 2026Author Jessica Brodiehow can i stay connected to jesus, connected to the vine, being connected to jesus, what does it mean to bear fruit, john 15, John 15:5-6, John 15:4, how can i tell if something is from God, discerning God's will, how can i keep my soul healthy, soul health, reconciliation, how can God help me move forward, How do I forgive, How can I let go of the past, calm in the storm, balance, emotional balance, purpose, special creation, god created me for a reason, tithe, holding on too tight, love is the most important, Does the bible say love is the most important thing, hope, joy to the world, suffering, despair, grief, illness, virgin mary, humility of mary, faith leap, leap of faith, taking a risk, rumination, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona;, how to stop complaining, is complaining bad for my soul, self care is not selfish, self care is stewardship of a gift from God, god's timing Comments

How to Walk Among Evil and Still Have Joy

When someone’s cruelty threatens to steal my peace, I’ve learned there’s a way to walk among evil and still have joy.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieSeptember 28, 2026Author Jessica Brodiehow can i stay connected to jesus, connected to the vine, being connected to jesus, what does it mean to bear fruit, john 15, John 15:5-6, John 15:4, how can i tell if something is from God, discerning God's will, how can i keep my soul healthy, soul health, reconciliation, how can God help me move forward, How do I forgive, How can I let go of the past, calm in the storm, balance, emotional balance, purpose, special creation, god created me for a reason, tithe, holding on too tight, love is the most important, Does the bible say love is the most important thing, hope, joy to the world, suffering, despair, grief, illness, virgin mary, humility of mary, faith leap, leap of faith, taking a risk, rumination, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona;, how to stop complaining, is complaining bad for my soul, self care is not selfish, self care is stewardship of a gift from God, god's timing Comments

What a Frog Taught Me About Hearing God

I couldn’t spot a single frog until a boy told me the secret— listen first—and it turns out that’s the secret to hearing God, too.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieSeptember 21, 2026Author Jessica Brodiehow can i stay connected to jesus, connected to the vine, being connected to jesus, what does it mean to bear fruit, john 15, John 15:5-6, John 15:4, how can i tell if something is from God, discerning God's will, how can i keep my soul healthy, soul health, reconciliation, how can God help me move forward, How do I forgive, How can I let go of the past, calm in the storm, balance, emotional balance, purpose, special creation, god created me for a reason, tithe, holding on too tight, love is the most important, Does the bible say love is the most important thing, hope, joy to the world, suffering, despair, grief, illness, virgin mary, humility of mary, faith leap, leap of faith, taking a risk, rumination, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona;, how to stop complaining, is complaining bad for my soul, self care is not selfish, self care is stewardship of a gift from God, god's timing Comments

New Wine, New Wineskins: Why I’m Not Mourning Midlife

I’m learning that midlife isn’t my body letting me down—it’s God pouring new wine into a brand-new wineskin.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieSeptember 14, 2026Author Jessica Brodiehow can i stay connected to jesus, connected to the vine, being connected to jesus, what does it mean to bear fruit, john 15, John 15:5-6, John 15:4, how can i tell if something is from God, discerning God's will, how can i keep my soul healthy, soul health, reconciliation, how can God help me move forward, How do I forgive, How can I let go of the past, calm in the storm, balance, emotional balance, purpose, special creation, god created me for a reason, tithe, holding on too tight, love is the most important, Does the bible say love is the most important thing, hope, joy to the world, suffering, despair, grief, illness, virgin mary, humility of mary, faith leap, leap of faith, taking a risk, rumination, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona;, how to stop complaining, is complaining bad for my soul, self care is not selfish, self care is stewardship of a gift from God, god's timing Comments

Putting the Overwhelm on a Shelf

When life’s stresses felt like they were drowning me, a wise counselor’s simple visualization—putting my worries in a box on a shelf—changed everything, and I share how it echoes Jesus’s call in Matthew 6 to trade anxiety for trust in God.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieSeptember 7, 2026Author Jessica Brodiehow can i stay connected to jesus, connected to the vine, being connected to jesus, what does it mean to bear fruit, john 15, John 15:5-6, John 15:4, how can i tell if something is from God, discerning God's will, how can i keep my soul healthy, soul health, reconciliation, how can God help me move forward, How do I forgive, How can I let go of the past, calm in the storm, balance, emotional balance, purpose, special creation, god created me for a reason, tithe, holding on too tight, love is the most important, Does the bible say love is the most important thing, hope, joy to the world, suffering, despair, grief, illness, virgin mary, humility of mary, faith leap, leap of faith, taking a risk, rumination, turning 50, aging well, feelings about turning 50, getting older, whole bible, reading the whole bible, whole bible devotiona;, how to stop complaining, is complaining bad for my soul, self care is not selfish, self care is stewardship of a gift from God, god's timing Comments

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