Resisting temptation can be HARD. Thankfully, Jesus shows us how to get past and triumph.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieMay 27, 2019Author Jessica BrodieMatthew 4, it is written, resist temptation, how to resist sin Comments

Even jerks can be redeemed

No matter our bloodline, no matter the mistakes of our ancestors, no matter our own mistakes, we can change. We can become a new creation in Christ.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieMay 23, 2019Author Jessica Brodieredemption, bad boys of the bible, jacob and esau, genesis 32, genesis 33, genesis 25, redeemed, new creation in christ Comments

Can God use my pain?

After a time of pain, we might be tempted to pretend our hardship never happened. But hiding our “valley” experiences is like hiding the evidence of God’s glory. Instead, let’s share them so others may see God at work in our hearts and lives and see His ultimate triumph.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieMay 20, 2019Author Jessica Brodiecan god use my pain, struggle, hardship, tough times, where is god in my pain, jesus, faith Comments

The tattooed evangelist

He was a big, burly guy, at least twice my size. Then I noticed the thorny crown in the shape of an ichthys, a symbol of the Christian fish, along with the John 3:16 tattoo on his well-muscled forearm, and my intimidation began to fade away. He was no longer a threat but my Christian brother.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieMay 16, 2019Author Jessica Brodiejohn 3:16, christian tattoo, can tattoos evangelize, using a tattoo to tell about jesus, judging others, Matthew 28:19, therefore go and make disciples Comments

Thank you, God, for adversity

The bad things we go through aren’t easy, but they’re not supposed to be. I see them as the things that build character. They also draw me closer to God.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieMay 13, 2019Author Jessica Brodiehardship, hard times, faithhope, hope, faith, jesus, difficulties, adversity, trials in life, life is hard Comments

Everyday miracles in a rundown part of town

Sometimes it’s hard to see the good when it’s not so obvious. We don’t see the gold because of all the dirt and mud. We don’t see kindness because it’s surrounded by excess. Maybe we judge a person as worthless because they listen to music we despise or wear torn, worn out clothing. But beneath the surface, behind our expectations, maybe—if we look a little closer, a little deeper—we could find a miracle.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieMay 9, 2019Author Jessica Brodiejohn 1:46, can anything good come out of nazareth, kindness, random acts of kindness, judging others, diamond in the rough Comments

Shining God’s light

As a Christian, I’ve lately become convicted that I’m called not just to love my family, friends, and people in need, but also those all around me—the general public. I’m talking about the cashier who rings up my sale. The teenager who hands me my salad through the drive-through window. My blog on shining God’s light.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieMay 6, 2019Author Jessica Brodiekindness, loving others, 1 John 4:10-13 Comments

When God says no

It feels like God is ignoring us when we don’t get a clear answer to our prayer. It hurts when we get a vehement no. We question whether God heard us, or whether He even loves us or cares about our current situation. But as we read in the Bible, we know: our Father listens to us and answers our prayers.