How to Trust God When a Door Closes

Have you had trouble putting your trust in God when a door closes in your life? That happened to me not so long ago, but I learned how to choose faith instead of fear and doubt.

In hindsight now, I realize that God closed that door with perfect wisdom. I simply had to trust that he had the best in mind for me.

I’m writing about trusting God when a door closes at W2W Ministries today. Here’s a peek at my post, and I hope you’ll head over to read the rest.

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How to Walk Forward in Faith

How to Walk Forward in Faith

Are you afraid of spiritual heights? Of climbing the mountains God has set before you?

Maybe you’re not sure if God is calling you at all. Maybe you don’t know if the voices in the head belong to you, God or the enemy. Perhaps you don’t know how to move forward.

This single verse in Psalm 143 can help you. I encourage you to read the whole psalm out loud as a prayer to God. But let’s look at this one verse closely together, so we can gain firm footing as we move forward in faith.

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How to Draw Close to God While Writing

Blogger Voices Network

Today I’m posting about drawing close to God while writing as a contributor and host of the Blogger Voices Network. It’s a place where Christian women bloggers can gather for support and encouragement. You can link your posts up on Fridays and join the Facebook community for daily encouragement.

Writing is one of the most challenging endeavors you’ll face. But it can be one of the most rewarding too, especially as you draw close to God while you write.

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Review: Anchored In by Micah Maddox

Book Review: Anchored In by Micah Maddox

Anchored In: Experience a Power-Full Life in a Problem-Filled World

I have learned so much from my friend Micah Maddox. I’m thrilled that her first book, Anchored In, is releasing this week!

A few years ago, I watched a video on the Proverbs 31 Ministries website, and I saw Micah give a short testimony about attending the She Speaks conference. Her gentle voice and humility drew me in, so I googled her name and found her blog. I spent the next half-hour trolling her website, thinking, “This woman gets me.” 

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