Sing with us now!.. It’s the most wonderful time of the year!.. And, it’s time to decide which books we’re giving our family and friends for Christmas! We love giving faith-building books to our loved ones. Here are some of the best current books and devotionals by some of our favorite Christian authors. Enjoy! Us…
Breaking Busy: Jesus Needed Rest and So Do You
Our lives have gotten so cluttered up with things we think we “should” do, we can’t figure out what we were meant to do. Setting boundaries in our lives is the only way to ensure we stay healthy physically, mentally, and spiritually. Jesus Himself set boundaries around His time. One of my favorite stories is…
God Created Us for Happiness
Being a mom of five sons, there is nothing that makes me happier than seeing my boys happy. Their smiles, their laughter, their pure enjoyment of life, these are things that make my heart full of joy. I delight in their delight. That said, as much as their happiness brings me happiness, I know that…
Fear of the Future: What If Things Fall Apart?
Stuck in the Wilderness The Israelites had been slaves in Egypt, but finally, freed from bondage, led by Moses, they were headed to the Promised Land! The journey across the desert was a long one, but over that time, God proved His faithfulness to His people again and again. When they feared that the Egyptians…
Getting Past Our Past Pain
Getting Past Our Past Pain We hold onto the pain of past failures until they become woven into our hearts and minds. But that is not what Jesus has for us. In order to heal from the pain of our past failures and overcome the fear of future failures, we must practice our ABCs: acknowledge…
How Fighting Against Worry Gave Me My Life Back
I remember when my first book, Breaking Busy came out, we were in the middle of our craziest and most worry-filled season ever. My husband, Mark, had been diagnosed with a severe illness, the cause of which was a mystery, and we were confused by the ever-changing treatment plan. On some days he felt like…
Breaking Shame and the Lie of Not Enough
As soon as Adam and Eve messed up, the Enemy started speaking shame over them, and he’s been doing it ever since then. Guilt, that sense of conviction that comes over us when we do something wrong, is healthy and moves us toward positive change. Shame, however, drives us into a never-ending cycle of trying…
Breaking Busy: Connection With God
I think that sometimes we Christians forget how special it is that we can have a relationship, a real, close, personal relationship with God. What stands out about the Christian life, compared to all other religions, is the fact that we can have a personal relationship with a living God through Jesus Christ and the…
Breaking Busy: Love > Possessions
Sign up for the FREE #BreakingBusy mini course with Alli Worthington and get the BONUS Breaking Busy Guide! Enjoy this exclusive excerpt from Alli’s new book, Breaking Busy * * * I met my husband Mark on a blind date in a Cajun restaurant in Knoxville, Tennessee. From the moment I saw him, I knew he was the one…