Life In Abundance Blog
Have you ever been lost?
From: Are You the Salt Whether on vacation or maybe even somewhere in your hometown area, the feeling of being lost is not a great one I can assure you of that. Being physically lost in today's society is nearly impossible with all the technological advances such as...
The Power of Meekness
Last month we talked about this video from Riding High Ministries. In the video, horse trainer Todd Pierce uses a horse to show what it looks like for people to come into a relationship with Jesus. By working with this horse, Todd presents such a powerful picture of...
The Power of Surrender
"There's something about giving up that actually empowers." - Todd Pierce All of my life, I’ve been known as the horse girl. If you talk to anyone who has briefly known me, they will probably say I like horses. My first memory of being around a horse was when I was...
What Could Have Been – Jonah (When God’s Mercy Isn’t Enough)
by: Jeff Baker Jonah We don't know a lot about Jonah. When we first meet him, the Lord speaks to him and asks him to perform a very specific task. We read in verse 3 of Chapter one, “But Jonah…” Obviously, this task was unpleasant to Jonah and as a result he disobeyed...
Examined In The Light
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; for you once were not a people, but now you are the people...
10 Steps for a Healthy Recovery
Written by BJL. The need for recovery in our lives is vital as we work through trauma, tragedy, loss, addictions, and other hardships. We face never-ending stresses from our jobs, less than desirable circumstances, and unhealthy relationships. When these things have...
A simple routine to eliminate negative thoughts
By Daniel G. Amen, M.D. Read the full article Our minds are prone to negativity. That means it will find stress and anxiety anywhere and everywhere if you allow it to. Our minds are also prone to patterns. The brain either seeks them out or makes them up (so to speak)...
Establishing Healthy Boundaries
Healthy boundaries are vital to all relationships. Part of having good boundaries means being able to say "no" to one another respectfully. To learn more, read Tana Amen's 6 Strategies for Setting Healthy Boundaries with Others.
Feel-Good Options for Your Brain
Taking care of our mental health is one of the most important things we can do. Psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen provides helpful tips for boosting our mental health. Click to read Dr. Amen's blog post regarding The 7 Best Feel-Good Alternatives to Replace Hugs.
Strength For Our Children
By Jennifer Lynch As a mother, you want to do everything you can to protect your baby. You take every precaution to keep them safe. But with everything that happens in the world, we can’t always protect our children. However, we can love them, snuggle with them, and...
Holiday Rest
Here is what God showed me later that same year after I hit my overload. He graciously shed light on my out of control addiction to busyness. God knew I wanted to change. He knows I still need to change. He is continuing to teach me how to look to Him before I say “yes” to activities which will require time and energy.
The Winter Blues
With so much busyness either on its way or already here, it’ll be important to make time to take care of ourselves. Maybe one thing our weary souls need most right now is to rest in the arms of a loving Savior, the true reason for this amazing season.
True Confessions of an Overeater
I had already been thinking I might as well give up in defeat. BUT the Lord reminded me, “For every child of God defeats this evil world, and we achieve this victory through our faith.” 1 John 5:4
“Olive” You
He wanted me to know that He wants to give me the things I desire in my heart, both the big and the small ones.
Earthquake Proof
No matter what rocks our foundation, we stand firm in our faith because we are rooted in Him.
Coram Deo: In His Presence
Why would we ever want to escape His presence? Why not embrace it and learn to live “Coram Deo” – IN His presence?!
Abiding in Christ
Next month, we are offering a group called Abiding in Christ. Group leader Kirby King agrees that abiding can look like many different things. Click here to read her in her own words What Abiding is NOT.
Nothing is Impossible: Guarded Heart Ministries
"For with God nothing will be impossible” (Luke 1”37). This is the verse that drives Luanne Botta, founder of Guarded Heart Ministries, both in life and in ministry to women and teens. Luanne came to know Jesus at 22, after spending time in the party scene. Several...
Freedom to Feel
I’m now trying to apply David’s strategy to my daily life. I do it by acknowledging my feelings, discussing them with God, handing over what I cannot control to Him, and praising Him for His faithfulness.
In The Power of Christ
Yes, parenting is demanding, but your children need you so much in these years, even if they act like they don’t want your opinion or rules. They are desperate to feel safe and your rules make them feel safe and make them feel loved, no matter how much they challenge you.