Living in Freedom & Confidence
"In him (Christ Jesus) and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence." – Ephesians 3:11 niv
Over these past few posts we have been talking about loneliness and how to combat loneliness. In my last post I shared how we combat loneliness and probably not a huge surprise, it’s through healthy relationships. Healthy relationships are relationships where we feel safe and seen. These relationships fall into one of two categories: Over the next few…
In my pervious post – An Epidemic of Loneliness, we explored the prevalence of loneliness and its negative health effects. But how do we effectively combat loneliness? The simple and yet simultaneously not so simple answer: relationships. Relationships give us connection. When we feel lonely, it is an indication that there is a gap between…
In a previous post I answered the questions – Is It Wrong To Feel Lonely As A Christian? – and I would encourage you to go back and read that post if you have not. This post – An Epidemic of Loneliness – is a follow-up to that post. I am going to go out…
Just walk into any store this month and most likely the first display we see is love themed. Love is in the air. February is the month of love. Valentine’s Day. What a loaded holiday. It can simultaneously bring joy and misery all in one. For some, Valentine’s Day is a reminder of how exceedingly loved they are.…
To best serve this community I recently posed the following question to a very engaged and loyal member: What topics would you find encouraging for me to address on my blog? She responded with three amazing topics I will address in the weeks ahead. And here is topic number 1: What books and steps might…
Every morning at work we have a morning huddle. Since I work from I home I call in via video. We take turns sharing what we are working on that day and any issues with which we may need help. The other day I shared my goals for that day, hung up, and 3 minutes into my work…
“give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 – NIV Thanksgiving is almost here, yet if we walk into a store there is almost no indication of this. Instead, we are met with the consumerism of Christmas. It makes sense. Yes, we buy and prep for a…
For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23:7a NKJV Have you ever caught yourself thinking or saying: I can’t do that. – or – That will never happen. I wish I could say I never think or say these things, but the truth is – I do. More often than I would…
I am so excited to announce I recently had an article published on iBelieve.com – 6 Actionable Steps to Combat Fear. Click the link to learn how God taught me to combat fear through my experience with Breast Cancer. They are 6 actionable and very practical steps anyone can implement.
So excited to be a guest on my new friend Mandee McDonald’s podcast – Known with Mandee Mcd – Episode 83: The One with Hillary Grigel – Survivor of Sexual Assault. I enjoyed talking with Mandee so much we continued our conversation for an additional 45 minutes after the recording ended. We even joked about…