Yes friend, there are 7 Simple Steps to Connect tot he heart of God. God is not a figure that stands far away waiting for you to find him. Connect to the heart of God now while He is near. God's transforming power will allow us to connect to him through prayer and fasting ~ a discipline taught is needed in our lives today. Our days are filled with distractions that prevent us from making the choice to slow down and spend quality time with God and connect to His heart. There are the ... Read More about How to Connect to God in 7 Simple Steps
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How To Serve God With All Your Heart
Put your heart and soul into it... What does that mean to you? How do I serve God with all my heart when I am overwhelmed, stressed and God seems far away? These were my thoughts when I was facing another visit to doctor’s office for another iron infusion. My body was weak and exhausted from anxiety and insomnia that crept in from not studying God’s word and keeping Him first. I was also spending longer hours at work so I could earn an Outstanding employee performance. Before ... Read More about How To Serve God With All Your Heart
How To Meditate As A Christian
Do you remember the early 80's and the popular "New Age Religion"? I remember as a child the New Age Movement and the talk of meditation and “believing in a higher power” or that there was someone or something greater than us. The “New Age” beliefs – including belief in reincarnation, astrology, psychics and the presence of spiritual energy in physical objects like mountains or trees. Folk were referring to rocks and special stones to pray and meditate. This all seemed strange to me ... Read More about How To Meditate As A Christian
Embracing Life as a Military Spouse Living Overseas
When the opportunity for Germany came up, my husband was thrilled about moving there. Me, not so much, but we really did 8 years ago. Our DEROS (departure entitlement return) was 4 years, but here we are 8 years later. Stuttgart, Germany. Really? Yes, and we have loved it! This wasn’t moving to another state, it was a move across an ocean and settling in another country. Yes, we would miss our families and friend, but we saw this as an opportunity to learn another culture, do ... Read More about Embracing Life as a Military Spouse Living Overseas
How to Speak Life Into Your Situation
Life and death lies in the power of the tongue ~ This is a much needed reminder that God will provide all we need. We can speak life into all situations that may come. I remember attending church as a child and hearing those words, "speak life into your situation" or "speak it into existence." I've been paying attention recently to the comments that people make and to everything around me. I'm always listening and paying attention so I can connect to what is going on in a person's heart. ... Read More about How to Speak Life Into Your Situation
How To Get “Unstuck” In Your Faith Without Judgment
I used to sit on the sidelines watching how everyone lived and wondered what it would take for me to live a “normal” life. But what was most important to me was serving God with joy. I felt Stuck. Lost. Lifeless. A friend suggested that I invest in a Christian Life Coach. Of course, I responded, "Why would I spend money on a Christian Coach?" She was my friend and confidant, so why wasn’t venting to her or asking her to pray for me enough. Was it really necessary to ... Read More about How To Get “Unstuck” In Your Faith Without Judgment
How to find Peace in a Storm
Have you ever been anxious or worried about something that you started to lose hair? I did, I remember trying to find peace in a storm that affected my health and self-confidence. I knew in my mind the importance of meditating on God’s word, but somehow my body wasn’t responding. I was jittery and full of anxiety to the point of shaking or bursting out in tears. The nervousness that came with PCSing to this new duty station had become unbearable. "What is wrong, LaVonda?", friends ... Read More about How to find Peace in a Storm
