“Then you will overflow with confident hope.” God’s Word Gives Hope has decided to take an indefinite pause. In this episode, Amy and I (Janae) share what God is doing in our lives, how He led us to pause, and some personal situations that have confirmed our choice. While God’s Word Gives Hope is on…
Your faithfulness continues.” What if, in the chaos of our crazy world, we could have clarity and consistency? Our lives can be as unpredictable as the wind, violently blowing thunderclouds one moment and eerily still the next. Life is not always kind; the wind can whip through, breaking branches and knocking us down. Yet, behind…
“But I refused to abandon your commandments.” Have you ever had a 2-year-old give you their most adamant “No!” With a determined look on their face, the toddler confidently declares a refusal that leaves no room for debate. It’s a small moment, but the strength of their conviction is truly impressive! God help us all…
“Surround me with Your tender mercies.” When was the last time you felt you were at the end of your rope? If you are anything like me, that feeling creeps in all too often. I refer to these moments as “fear meltdowns.” They are like a masquerade party disguised as a courtroom drama where the…
“It was good for me that I was humbled.” Have you ever felt belittled? Forced humility is not humility but rather humiliation. Humiliation is different from humility. Because the term is often misused, we find it challenging to embrace humility. There is One who exemplified a life of humility while simultaneously exercising His authority with…
“If I must die, I must die.” Don’t let fear silence you. Whether it’s the fear of losing a job or a relationship, or being rejected, judged, or criticized, even the strongest personalities can sometimes struggle with speaking up. You might wonder: Will I hurt their feelings? Will they still like me? If I express…
“Esther had not told anyone.” Have you ever found yourself in a situation where the words bubble up inside you, begging to be let out? Sometimes, holding your tongue feels as effortless as a gentle breeze, while other times, it’s like trying to keep a volcano from erupting. It’s a delicate dance between what we…
“More than you can ask or imagine.” What happens when we trust God to do more than we could ask or even imagine? Over time, we witness God’s powerful hand working in our lives, arranging and orchestrating events in ways we could not have accomplished on our own. Meet Christy Smith, who met God in…
“You live under the freedom of God’s grace.” Have you ever met someone so steadfast in their convictions that not even the most logical arguments could change their mind? Being passionate about a cause or an issue can be invigorating, until that moment of clarity strikes—an epiphany that reveals we might have been mistaken in…
“About the wonderful things God has done.” Have you ever found yourself deep in conversation, only to walk away feeling even more confused than when you started? Confusing conversations still occur between my husband and me, even after 32 years of marriage. Nothing is more frustrating than misunderstandings. The gift of language is often underestimated….