I didn’t plan to write books. Today’s call to courage? I need to be willing to write about some things I don’t want to share but feel nudged by God to do so. But in 2006, when this whole journey began for me, it looked like eight pages. I had to start somewhere. The day…
Change Always Happens
Change Always Happens Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. — James 1:17 NIV Everything you have, from your health to your friendships to a roof over your head to the food in your belly, is a gift…
Courageous Waiting: No Word From God Will Ever Fail
In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is…
Annie Downs “Let’s All Be Brave” Author Chat Replay Video
In an epic moment, we welcomed back Zondervan author Annie Downs to talk about her newest book, Let’s All Be Brave. Annie was not only our very first FaithGateway LIVE Author Chat guest, but she is now our first repeat author guest! At the very beginning of our time together, Annie pointed out that sometimes it’s…
Hold On to HOPE!
I’m a quitter. It comes way too easy for me to walk away from something that feels hard, whether it’s a gymnastics class, a friendship, or a diet. But as I mature and grow up, I’m learning that courage builds when I hang on. Listen. I’ve wanted to walk away from this career a lot. And I…
Let It Go!
Sometimes we just let go because we were supposed to let go. Not because something better is in view. God just makes it clear that the time has come. Letting go like that is the hardest. And the days after, when you have to stand by what you know is right – that’s when courage has…