Posts tagged holding on too tight
3 Reasons God Is Your Only True Constant
3 Reasons God Is Your Only True Constant

Powerful, biblical truths that remind us God is our unshakeable anchor in life's chaotic storms.

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Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAuthor 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 Comment
What I Learned When I Finally Stopped Testing the Waters
What I Learned When I Finally Stopped Testing the Waters

How my journey from tentative, surface-level faith to complete surrender and commitment to Jesus Christ helps me see we all need to stop “dipping a toe” into Christianity and instead fully immerse ourselves in following Jesus.

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Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAuthor 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 Comments
Handcrafted with God’s Personal, Perfect Love
Handcrafted with God’s Personal, Perfect Love

How God's hands-on creation of humanity—from crafting Adam from dust to knitting us in the womb—reveals his intimate, personal love that never pulls away from us, even when we feel distant.

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Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAuthor 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 Comments
When God’s Path Doesn’t Look Like the One You Planned
When God’s Path Doesn’t Look Like the One You Planned

Heidi Gray McGill reflects on how her struggle with blindness ushered in a season of sharing the Gospel in new and unexpected ways… and most recently, through her book series.

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Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAuthor 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 Comments
Modeling Faith Like a Mama Bear
Modeling Faith Like a Mama Bear

On watching a mama bear teach her cubs in the mountains, I realized how Christian mentors have modeled faith for me … and now I’m called to be that guiding example for others.

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Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAuthor 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 Comments
Just When You Get Used to Things, Life Changes
Just When You Get Used to Things, Life Changes

Reflecting on the bittersweet experience of sending two children off to college … and finding comfort in faith while navigating life's inevitable seasons of change.

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Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAuthor 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 Comments
How Jesus Is the Perfect Fit
How Jesus Is the Perfect Fit

The only one who can fill the void in our lives is Jesus. He’s the missing puzzle piece to life, the shepherd we’ve been seeking even if some of us don’t know we’ve been searching for him.

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Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAuthor 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 Comments
Are You on the Right Path?
Are You on the Right Path?

As I learned on a recent hike, we can muscle our way through the brambles all we want, but if we’re not on the right path—God’s righteous plan for our lives—it’s not going to lead to the waterfall at the end.

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Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAuthor 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 Comments
Three Ways to Walk in Blind Faith
Three Ways to Walk in Blind Faith

I never expected a house tour to teach me about faith, but it did. Here are three practical ways to walk in blind faith when you can’t see God’s plan but know he’s calling you to trust him anyway.

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Faith, BlogJessica BrodieAuthor 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 Comments