Written by Rebecca Johnson Today at church, I was asked to speak about my experience with Alpha—and I didn’t see it coming. That morning, I felt God gently nudge me to wear a specific outfit. Nothing dramatic. No deep reasoning. I wasn’t even thinking about what I was going to wear, if I’m honest. IContinue reading “Be Ready: Prepared for the Moment You Didn’t Plan For”
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Take a Break, Not a Bow Out: Returning with Legacy in Mind
Written By Rebecca Johnson Hey R.E.M. family — I know it’s been a while. Truthfully, I needed a moment. I hadn’t posted in some time, and to be honest, I was feeling discouraged. I forgot why I started this. The vision felt blurred, the motivation faded, and I started questioning if it even mattered anymore.Continue reading “Take a Break, Not a Bow Out: Returning with Legacy in Mind”
Build on the Rock: Establishing a Firm Foundation in Christ
Written by Rebecca Johnson 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 (Matthew 7:24-25), we must anchor ourselves in His Word, His love, and His truth. When our foundation isContinue reading “Build on the Rock: Establishing a Firm Foundation in Christ”
The Race Is Not to the Swift
Written By Rebecca Johnson We all know the story of The Tortoise and The Hare: The Hare, fast and confident, rushes ahead and burns out. The Tortoise, slow and steady, keeps moving forward and wins the race. Ecclesiastes 9:11 reminds us, “The race is not to the swift.” Life isn’t about how quickly we canContinue reading “The Race Is Not to the Swift”
Sunshine Through My Window: A Reflection on God’s Love
Written by Rebecca Johnson As I sat, thinking about what to write, the words of a childhood favorite song came rushing back: “Sunshine through my window, that’s what you are, my shining star.” Back then, I loved the melody but didn’t fully understand the lyrics. Now, as I reflect on my relationship with God, theseContinue reading “Sunshine Through My Window: A Reflection on God’s Love”
Who Told You, You Were Naked?
“Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you that you should not eat?” (Genesis 3:11) Written by Rebecca Johnson Do you remember the TV show You Are What You Eat? It focused on how the food we consume shapes our health and well-being. But whatContinue reading “Who Told You, You Were Naked?”
Think About What You’re Thinking About.
Written by Rebecca Johnson Craig Groeschel once said, “Your life moves in the direction of your strongest thoughts.” If that’s the case, are we happy with the direction our lives are going? If the answer is no, don’t worry—you can change it by renewing your mind. “For as he thinks in his heart, so isContinue reading “Think About What You’re Thinking About.”
You’re a Daughter of the King
Written by Rebecca Johnson I want to tell you a story about a young woman named Tasha. Tasha grew up in the care system, moving from one foster home to the next, never finding a place she could call her own. Every time she would begin to feel a small sense of belonging, it wasContinue reading “You’re a Daughter of the King”
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”
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