Top Posts Archives ~ Christi Gee

5 things to do when you go through the valley

Trials in the believer’s life are inevitable and purposeful. Faith is not immune to trials; faith is fueled by trials. Encouragement to endure the valley of the shadow mentioned in the Bible in Psalm 23. Christian inspiration, wisdom and quotes from Scripture, including James, 1 Peter, and Hebrews.

Here are five things I’ve learned make the difference as you go through the valley. All Christians walk the places of shadows at some point in their journey through life.

5 Truths for when you’ve fallen and can’t get up

Click through for Scripture-based hope if you've fallen and can't get up. Faith quotes for Christians, encouragement from Scripture, Bible verses for those feeling discouraged, prayer for strength, amazing grace

If you’ve fallen and can’t “get up,” you begin to spiral further down into shame and hopelessness, drifting further away from the ONE who can lift you out of the pit. You need these 5 truths!

How do you discern God’s will? a 7-step process

How do I know God's will? Discerning God's will through decisions involves prayer, Scripture, godly counsel, and courage to act and "Pray it Forward."

God doesn’t play hide-and-seek with us. This 7-step process for discerning God’s will is the most popular post on this blog. It’s not a prescription, but it’s what I use and I’m sharing it with you.

5 messages of hope for overwhelmed moms

Mom encouragement for mothers who think they failed

Mom encouragement (the practical kind) is hard to find. Real-life truth inside. Spoiler alert! You’re not going to get it all perfect and you can’t enjoy every moment. Read on for more down-to-earth inspiration!

Am I in God’s will? Stand up to the enemy’s questions that haunt you!

Christians want to know they are in God's will. Satan uses this desire for obedience against us. Scriptures for stength, words of encouragement from the Bible, prayer from God's Word

The enemy uses our passion for being in God’s will against us. Here’s a 5-part strategy for standing up to the questions that undermine your confidence.

4 lessons learned about seeking God’s will

4 key takeaways about seeking God's guidance. How to know God's plan, trusting God in hard times, Seeking God's will are some of the most asked questions in the Christian faith

Key lessons learned about seeking God’s guidance. This post expands on the all-time most popular post on this blog “Discerning God’s Will: My 7-step process.”

5 things I wish another mom had said to me

What I wish other moms had told me about parenting with grace

As a younger mom, I would have LOVED to hear these words about parenting with grace from an older mom. If you’re discouraged and worried you’re messing up your kids, these words are for you!

3 truths about God and time and shadow seasons

You need this hope for shadow seasons. A biblical worldview based on James 1:17 reminds you God doesn't shift or change. You can trust in God's time and in His plan. Encouragement quotes for Christians, Scriptures for strength, Christian living advice, Bible verses

Life is full of moments when the sun shines only for a brief season and then moves on. Be reminded that you can trust in God’s time, even when you’re unsure the light will return.

5 unique Bible Reading Plans you must check out!

Includes a new and unique option! These Bible reading plans offer daily options, through the year Bible printable plans, chronological one-year Scripture reading schedules, multimedia, videos, podcasts, apps, and even a real paper Bible arranged chronologically.

From a multi-media plan to apps, podcasts, and even a REAL paper Bible that’s the best chronological arrangement I’ve used, this list has a variety of choices. Choose your medium, pick a plan, and just start somewhere!

How to Overcome Overwhelm: One practical game-changing strategy

Fight stress and manage anxiety. Regain momentum. Tools and tips to help you overcome overwhelm and your to-do list before it overwhelms you.

How do you overcome overwhelm when you feel anxious and stressed by the to-do list? Try this practical strategy to regain momentum and power through.

Trusting God’s plan when you feel like a failure: 3 perspective shifts

Here are 3 things you may be doing that are stealing your joy and undermining your faith. Trusting God's plan requires strength, prayer, and the right perspective. Faith quotes, Christian living, Words of encouragement from Scripture

Trusting God’s plan when you feel like a failure hinges on adopting the right perspective. Are you allowing these 3 erroneous views to steal your joy and undermine your faith?

Praying and acting in confidence: a lesson from Nehemiah

Do you struggle with discerning when to pray and when to act? Nehemiah's prayer for God's will led to his courage to act in bold ways. Scriptures for strength and how to know God is speaking, Words of encouragement for Christian living and faith quotes inside

How can we grow in conviction to act when God opens doors? Nehemiah’s prayer for God’s will gave me insight into growing courage in my own prayer life. Maybe you need it as well!