The Struggle To Forgive – by Mallory Dagher
Sweet friends, I think we all have had our fair share of hurting, pain-ridden hearts. We all have experienced situations that just don’t seem very fair at all. We have all faced circumstances where we ask ourselves, “Why are people just so mean?” or “What did I do to hurt them enough to do this to me?” I can tell you from my own experience, loving people who hurt you is one of the hardest callings that God places on our lives. I find those words coming from my mouth…
5 Ways to Thrive as a Christian Woman – by Marva Smith
May 23, 2022|In Christian Living|By Guest Author|11 MinutesThe times we live in present an exciting opportunity to thrive as a Christian woman. Unlike our Biblical sisters, we get to enjoy modern-day conveniences which enhance our quality of life. Sure, we still have our fair share of challenges, and some might say advances in technology can lure us away from our First Love. There will always be something, right? No matter how times have changed, our goals remain the same: to know God, serve…
Self-Care & Self-Regulation Tools for Stressful Moments – by Melisha Pillay
May 19, 2022|In Mental Health|By Guest Author|6 Minutes Two Self-care & Self-Regulation Tools for When You Are Facing Stressful MomentsWe all go through daily life faced with trials and temptations in fact one thing the apostles Paul and Timothy assured us of is persecution. However, in that dilemma there is a promise from God. “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who…
The Imperative of Grace Upon Grace – by Bella Easterbrook
May 1, 2022|In Christian Living|11 MinutesAs a Christian, I hear a lot of talk about grace. We sing about it, we preach about it. It’s central to our faith. Yet, what does it really mean? What does it mean for our lives? The grace of God is undeserved favour. His mercy and blessings given to us even though we don’t deserve it. We often think of this grace when it comes to initial salvation. We were sinful and under God’spunishment; yet when we put our faith in Jesus, God gave…
Renewing of the Mind – by Rhi
April 1, 2022|In Christian Living, Mental Health, Christian Counselling|By Guest Author “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” - Romans 12:2 What does renewing our mind actually…
Transformation through Sorrow – by Rhianne O’Rourke
March 29, 2022|In Christian Living, Mental Health, Grief & Sorrow|By Guest AuthorA Masterful Study in GriefI’m a big fan of the Marvel franchise. I love the combination of suspended reality, comedic highlights, action, romance, and the way that characters have been allowed to develop as the Infinity Saga unfolded. One of the highlights for me has been the WandaVision Disney+ series. A spin-off based around the character Wanda, WandaVision explores Wanda’s emotional response to…
Faith, Planning & Strategy – by Jacqui Hanbury
March 23, 2022|By Guest Author|In Business, EntrepreneurshipPlanning – Do you Plan? Paul did! Here he explains what he is planning in his letter to the church in Rome. “But now I have finished my work in these regions, and after all these long years of waiting, I am eager to visit you. I am planning to go to Spain, and when I do, I will stop off in Rome. And after I have enjoyed your fellowship for a little while, you can provide for my journey.” Romans 15:23-24 NLT We know…
A Heart for the Home – by Dani James
Inspired by Beautiful Things I am inspired by beautiful things… I love design, fashion, nature, art, beauty – it’s a big part of who I am. When I first became a Christian, I thought that meant I was shallow and that it was unimportant in God’s kingdom, but God has shown me that beauty comes from Him, it is a part of Him, and as His child, this is part of what I have inherited from Him – a love for the beautiful. God didn’t just do functional – God creates beautifully. Looking at the natural…
Raising Low Self-Esteem with the Word of God – by Melisha Pillay
February 9, 2022|In Mental Health|By Guest AuthorHello beautiful, Yes, you… you are beautiful, worthy and valued. And if you don’t believe that then grab a coffee and sit down while I tell you why you are. As a Christian Counsellor, I seek ways to highlight the importance of Mental Health in our walk as children of God. I find satisfaction in discovering paths to healing through Biblical principles. I believe that God created us as intricate and multi-faceted beings who are to enjoy the…
Longing for Home – by Mallory Dagher
January 18, 2022|In Christian Living|By Guest AuthorOh sweet friend, my heart is terribly longing for home. Living so far away from home is sometimes more than this heart of mine can handle. When life gets difficult, and hard decisions have to be made, or unwanted correction takes place, all I want to do is to be nestled away in my comfortable home surrounded by the ones who I know will never leave my side. I remember my first time being sick at college in Indiana. Oh, how I longed for my home!…