Embracing My Role

Jesus calls some to write a book, prepare a sermon, or start a podcast. He plans some to clean the toilets at church, design the cover page, manage the parking, or be a welcoming usher. As a college student, maybe he has called you to be a caring roommate and a hard-working student. At a particular time in my life, all I was called to do was be a loving wife and mother. Our roles change as we go through life. As we pray and wait on God, he shows us what we are called to do. He spells out our role!

DiscipleshipShoba RanjitsinghOctober 2, 2024roles, life, plans, pray, delight in the Lord, grace, love, calling, wait on God Comments

Dealing with Divine Detours

This wasn’t the life I had planned. It wasn’t part of the carefully filled out “five-year” plan I completed in senior English. This wasn’t what I had strived for, what I imagined, what I dreamt of. It was nothing I would have wanted for myself. By now, I should be putting a down payment on a house. I should have my New York Times bestseller published.

LifestyleHannah DouglasFebruary 21, 2020lifestyle, divine detours, plans, goals, callings Comments

What Do I Do Now?

For many of us this question might be one we ask after completing a task, like when we graduate, finish a work project, finally move, or maybe when we land our dream job. But how do we answer it? How do we know when or how we take the next step? How do any of us even know what the next step is? I guess the simple answer is, we don’t know. No one, not one of us really knows what the next part of our lives looks like. We don’t even know what tomorrow looks like. And maybe, just maybe, that is a beautiful thing.

LifestyleAshley ShraderJuly 11, 2019plans, dreams, future, life's purposeComment

Seeking God First

Ever since I was a teenager, I remember reaching into my pocket for my phone whenever I had a crisis. I’d quickly dial my parents and vent about the most recent school happening. Today, I still rely on others to listen and provide feedback on a how stressful work or a relational issue has been. In addition to my parents, my network has now grown to include more friends, coworkers and a fiancé for their opinion; I’m even in a group chat titled “The Counsel.” Big or small, I’ve been guilty of running to other people for help and encouragement instead of seeking God first. While there is a place for godly counsel and accountability, our refuge should not be in others.

PrayerMeagan GutierrezMay 30, 2019seeking God, grace, plans, repentance, trusting GodComment

Are You A Mary or Martha?

Luke 10:38-42 is about two sisters, Mary and Martha, who are welcoming Jesus and his disciples into their home. One sister, Mary, was sitting at Jesus’ feet taking in all He said. The other sister is Martha (I imagine her similar to a Southern woman who has invited guests over for a nice brunch). She is preparing fluffy pancakes, fruit, and biscuits and gravy, pouring the sweet tea and being the social butterfly in the room, accommodating all the visitors in her home.

LifestyleWhitney MalloyMay 20, 2019Mary and Martha, worry, plans, trustComment

Big Dreams, Goals And Stepping Out Of The Boat

Did you ever have a dream but were too scared to attempt it? Did you think the idea was just too crazy or too big for God to handle? Well, you’re not alone.

Justice and MissionsWhitney MalloyFebruary 15, 2019career, dreams, goals, plans, ministry, missions Comment

What If You Keep Trying But Don't Succeed?

College, DiscipleshipGuest UserNovember 19, 2014Bible study, calling, College, competition, David, envy, hardship, humility, jealousy, law school, plans, pride, purpose, Saul Comments