How do you respond when everything you believe is put to the test? Can you still believe when life doesn’t turn out like you thought it would, or when your faith doesn’t result in the healing you’d hoped and prayed for?
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Can I Face Today When I Want to Turn My Back on It? [Episode 102]
Several years ago, I began most days coaching myself to get up and be the grown-up I was supposed to be. You see, I didn’t want to face the day because it would probably be like all the yesterdays that had come before … dark, hard, and long.
Can I Move Forward Even When It’s Hard? With Valorie Burton [Episode 101]
Are you a list maker or more of a sticky note kind of girl? I love a good to-do list. They’re one of the things that help me succeed. I even have a “master” to-do list. It’s a document that I’ve had for years. I just keep adding to it and deleting from it.
Can I Overcome Past Hurts and Trust Again? With Phil Waldrep [Episode 95]
We’ve all felt betrayed at some point in our lives and it sure does hurt. Betrayal has the potential to destroy our trust in people and dismantle our faith in God. It can leave us wounded and feeling powerless to move on. And, often, forgiveness and healing can take a lifetime.
Can I Still Thrive When My Life Falls Apart? With Niki Hardy [Episode 91]
Have you ever heard anyone say they’re in “thrive mode” when life hits hard? Probably not. Most of us operate in “survival mode” when we experience suffering. I’ve been there, and I bet you have too.
Can I Pray When I Don’t Know What to Say? With Sheila Walsh [Episode 89]
Back in college, I was on a worship team with my friend, Paul. He played the guitar, and I played piano. Every week, our small four-member team practiced so we’d be ready for the Thursday night Bible study in the student center.
