Matching My Gaze with God

Sometimes, we fight God instead of working with him or following his commands. We heed our own wishes and desires, not his.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieApril 1, 2024Author Jessica Brodiealignment with God, obedience to god, listenign to jesus, following jesus, how to want what God wants, proverbs 4:27, Proverbs 3:5-6 Comments

Pressing On in Uncertainty

People around us tell us things like, “God has a plan,” or “Your purpose will become clear.” But does he? Will it?

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieMarch 25, 2024Author Jessica Brodiedoes god have a plan for my life, does god have a purpose for my life, god's plan, my purpose in life, what is the meaning of life Comments

When the Holy Spirit Catches Us Off-Guard

The deepest prayers often come when we forget about ourselves entirely, when we let our souls be consumed by a focus on the Lord.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieMarch 18, 2024Author Jessica Brodiepowerful prayer in the holy spirit, praying in the spirit, holy spirit moving today, acts 2 Comments

When Your Assumptions Are Wrong

God’s kingdom is not a club. It’s not exclusive. Everybody is welcome, and we don’t get to decide ahead of time who wants to be part of it.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieMarch 11, 2024Author Jessica Brodiejudge, do not judge, assumptions, romans 10:14-15 Comments

Our Job as Christians

Our job is to do what we can to bring others to Christ, to help other people believe, to help them know they belong. Our job is not to point fingers or to serve as a barrier. It’s to beckon people close.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieMarch 4, 2024Author Jessica Brodieevangelism, how to evangelize, do i have to evangelize, Matthew 28:19-20 Comments

Glimpsing God in the Crescent

Sometimes God is in the whisper, the sliver, the barely seen. Faith is knowing God is still there.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieFebruary 26, 2024Author Jessica BrodieEphesians 3:20-21, god's plan, sensing God's plan, trusting God, faith Comments

Annihilating Our Greatest Enemy

Obedience is hard. Sometimes painful. But it’s always life giving. And yet, this truth is hard to understand, to truly believe, if we don’t truly know God. A guest blog by Jennifer Slattery.