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How we partner with God determines a lot in our walk with Him.
Sure, God can supernaturally provide for His kids. (And often does!) But, holistically, He wants us to partner *with* Him as we also depend *on* Him. God values His relationship with us, and also wants us to be actively involved in His Kingdom work.
But what exactly does it mean to partner with God? ….
With a new year comes New Year’s resolutions. Defining goals - especially at the beginning of a new year - is definitely a worthy endeavor. But as Jesus empowered women, we need to aim higher by ensuring that we’re seeking God’s plan for this year. …
Following Jesus requires stepping out of our comfort zone and taking risks. Easier said than done, right? And it can be especially challenging if we’re worried about repeating history.
For example, even if He’s done a great transformative work in us, how do we know that we won’t make more bad choices? How do we recognize the right kind of risks in the first place - the ones that align with God’s plans? …
Truly understanding our identity in Christ, and owning it like a boss, leads to being a princess versus a pawn; empowered versus excluded; and victorious versus victimized.
The trick, however, is having a clear and truthful picture of our identity. …
Sometimes God puts us on a road that seems to be taking us further from our dreams.
For example, last spring,God called me to write a book. Then several months later, in addition to job hunting, He placed me in a long-distance relationship and called me to move across the country. As a result, I had to set aside Relate Escape for over a year.
But guess what? God wasn’t being illogical. His plan is just bigger than mine ….
Have you ever been in a relationship that took an unexpected turn or suddenly fell apart?
I recently moved 2,000 miles to the town where my then boyfriend lived, only for the relationship to end soon after my arrival. This was partly due to the state of the relationship, and partly due to the fact that God specifically told me to back away and leave my man in His hands.
On one hand, the breakup felt sudden and unexpected. …
