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Learning to Let Go: Trusting God’s Control Over My Life.

A few years ago, I tried to learn how to swim. Yes, I know what you’re thinking: at your big age, you don’t know how to swim? To be honest, if it had been up to me, I wouldn’t have tried. But I knew this was something God wanted me to do, so I tookContinue reading “Learning to Let Go: Trusting God’s Control Over My Life.”

“I’m Going on a Bear Hunt”: The Journey of Healing Emotional Wounds

I used to believe that the best way to deal with emotional pain was to bury it deep inside. Maybe you’ve felt the same—thinking that if you just keep moving forward, pushing aside the hurt, you’ll eventually forget it. But as time goes on, the humps under that emotional carpet start to grow, and beforeContinue reading ““I’m Going on a Bear Hunt”: The Journey of Healing Emotional Wounds”

Look At The Birds.

Hey Ladies,Are you in a season where God is calling you to trust Him with your finances? If so, you’re not alone—we’ve all been there. I want to encourage you with Matthew 6:26-27, where Jesus reminds us of how the birds of the air are fed and cared for. I remember a time when IContinue reading “Look At The Birds.”

Building Our Lives on Christ: The Unshakeable Foundation

Devotional:As women in the Raising Esthers ministry, we are called to build our lives on the firm foundation of Jesus Christ. Just like the wise man who built his house on the rock, we must anchor ourselves in His teachings and His love. When we build our lives on Christ, we are establishing a foundationContinue reading “Building Our Lives on Christ: The Unshakeable Foundation”

Speaking to the Dry Bones of Old Dreams

Have you ever felt like your dreams were as lifeless as dry bones in a valley? The story of Ezekiel 37 resonates deeply with anyone who has experienced the death of a dream, only to wonder if it could ever be revived. In this powerful biblical passage, we find not just a prophecy, but aContinue reading “Speaking to the Dry Bones of Old Dreams”

It Takes a Woman to Do This Job: The Story of Deborah

The Bible is full of remarkable stories of courage, faith, and leadership, and among these, the story of Deborah stands out as a powerful testament to the vital role women can play in God’s plan. At a time when the people of Israel were suffering under harsh oppression, it was Deborah, a woman, who steppedContinue reading “It Takes a Woman to Do This Job: The Story of Deborah”

The God Who Sees Me.

Have you ever felt as though God has forgotten about you? Perhaps you’re in a challenging situation with no apparent way out, and you wonder if God has overlooked you. Let me draw your attention to the inspiring story of Hagar from Genesis 16. Hagar, the servant of Sarah (Abraham’s wife), found herself pregnant atContinue reading “The God Who Sees Me.”

What promise are you waiting on from God?`

Are you currently in a season of waiting for a promise from God? If you’re feeling weary and your faith seems to be fraying, it’s okay—you’re not alone in this experience. Waiting for God’s promises can sometimes feel like standing at a bus stop where everyone else’s bus has arrived, except yours. But take heart,Continue reading “What promise are you waiting on from God?`”