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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!

3 keys to resist the enemy and trust God’s timing

Peter teaches the key to resisting Satan is to trust God's timing. You CAN be UNdevourable! Scriptures for stength, wisdom from the Bible, spiritual warfare insight, truth from God's Word

We’re stalked by an enemy hell-bent on devouring us. Peter teaches the key to resistance is to trust God’s timing. Inside: Lion-taming lessons because you CAN be UNdevourable!

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.

The word that holds us hostage and 2 substitute questions to break free

Christians must understand how "Why" spells trouble in the Word of God and how it undermines faith. Click through to read about accepting God's will and trusting God's plan. Grow your faith in God and in trusting Jesus' timing. Christian quotes, Bbile verses, Scriptures for stength

This post considers the word “Why” in Scripture and how it can undermine our resolve in accepting God’s will. Here are 2 substitute questions to move your faith forward instead of stalling on “Why.”

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.

When the dehumanizing brings out the humanity #Harvey

Because when tragedy strikes, we all come face to face with our own fragile nature and vulnerability. All lives matter. All lives are worth saving. All humanity is worth dignifying. Hurricane Harvey

After months of watching our nation treat each other like a label or a political philosophy or a pre-existing condition— anything but a fellow human — we’re watching the humanity resurface.

Your light was MADE for this darkness, Christian

Our world is overflowing with violence, evil, and darkness. It's the perfect time for Christians to shine their light. The stage has been set for Christ’s followers to step up and show we choose LOVE and LIGHT and LIFE, against the backdrop of despair and darkness and death. Find hope, encouragement, and inspiration to keep shining from Scripture and biblical wisdom.

The stage has been set for Christ’s followers to step up and show we choose LOVE and LIGHT and LIFE, against the backdrop of despair and darkness and death.

Do you struggle to believe God about who He says you are?

If you’ve ever read what the Bible says about who you are in Christ and thought, “He doesn’t really mean me because He knows what I’ve done,” then this story of God’s relentless pursuit of one woman is for you. We are forever changed NOT because of our goodness but because of His faithfulness.