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10 Beautiful Bible Verses About Thanksgiving
One of my favorite things about the Bible is how relatable it is! Here’s this book, that has been passed down for thousands of years, but it still makes sense in our world today. It has tons of examples for whatever life can throw at you. A topic I love to read about in the Bible is thankfulness. There are so many Bible verses about thanksgiving that it would take months to cover all of them. Today I want to look at xx Bible verses about thanksgiving. Examples of Thanksgiving in the Bible We’ll get to the specific verses in a little bit. But before that, I want to look…
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Why Love is the Most Important Commandment
Love is one of the most important words in the Bible. Depending on which version you like to read, the word love can be found in the Bible from 300-500 times! Wow, that’s a lot! Even though it’s not the most mentioned word in the Bible (I think that’s “Lord”) we know that love is very important. In fact, Jesus said it was the most important. Keep reading to find out why love is the most important commandment in the Bible. Love is the Most Important Commandment Because God Loved Us First God loved us first. He created us to have a relationship with Him. 1 John 4:19 says, “We…
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10 Bible Verses About Joy
With the craziness of this world, we could all use a little more joy in our lives! It can be a struggle, especially when life is hard. When I’m overwhelmed and struggling to find my joy, I turn to the Bible first. There are TONS of Bible passages on joy. In this post, I’m sharing my top 10 Bible verses about joy with you! Benefits of Finding Joy Before we dive into the Bible verses on joy, let’s talk about the benefits of it. We all know that joy leads to a better mental state. According to Mental Health America, joy helps your pain and stress decrease. Along with the…
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5 Simple Tips for Finding Joy When Life is Hard
Can we all agree that the past couple of years have been EXTREMELY hard? From floods and riots to natural disasters and a global pandemic, it can feel like the whole planet is sucking the joy right out of life! In fact, finding joy when life is hard can seem almost impossible right now. It won’t be easy, but it is entirely possible to find joy even when life stinks. This post is all about finding joy when life is hard. Before we get to the tips, let’s first talk about what things take the joy out of life. What Steals Your Joy? What are some things in life that…
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19 Key Bible Verses for Those Struggling With Faith
Do you ever struggle with your faith? If you’re like me, your answer is probably a quiet “yes”. I don’t like to admit it, but I do struggle with my faith. If you’re wondering what I do when I’m struggling with my faith you’re in the right place. The first place I go when my faith is down is straight to the Bible. In this post, I’m sharing my top 19 Bible verses for those struggling with faith. What Causes Loss of Faith? What can cause people to lose faith? Several things can cause people to struggle with their faith. For me, I started questioning my faith when I was…
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Is it Wrong to Question God?
I’ve got questions!?! Has anyone else ever said that before? I know I say that all the time! I even ask questions when it comes to faith. These questions got me thinking: is it wrong to question God? As a Christian, I truly believe in leaning on God to meet all of my needs. I know He is good, and I know he has a perfect plan for my life. But sometimes, I just don’t get it. I don’t understand why something that I really wanted to happen fell through, or why bad things happen to good people. The loss and heartache that are everywhere can be suffocating. So, if…
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22 Inspiring Bible Verses About Trusting God In Hard Times
We all go through hard times. For me, it seems like I’m always in the middle of a struggle, coming out of a hard time, or getting ready for a new one. Maybe you feel like your life is one constant struggle. Friend, I can totally relate! There are several ways we try to deal with hard times in our lives. I’ve tried ignoring my problems, wallowing in them, and blaming everyone else. And guess what? None of those worked. Sometimes I even try to control my problems. If I can control every little detail of my life, all my problems will go away. Yeah, right! Over time, I’ve found…
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Five Tips for Trusting God When You are Sick
Each of us will go through trials in our life. There’s no hiding from it and there’s no getting around it. I’ve heard the saying many times that ‘either you are in a trial now, you’ve just come out of a trial, or you’re getting ready to go into a trial.’ Sickness is a common trial many people face in their lives. Either you or someone you care about will be seriously ill during this life. Maybe the suffering from this disease has already started. Trusting God when you are sick can be EXTREMELY hard to do! There are a lot of questions going through your mind. You’re probably doubting…
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Get More Rest With 5 Awesome Tips!
“No rest for the weary,” is a phrase quoted all the time, mostly by busy people. It goes along with our society’s standard of wearing our busyness as a badge of honor. Even though we feel the need to stay busy and keep pushing ourselves, it’s also very important to get more rest. In this post, I’ll share with you reasons why rest is so important to our bodies and minds. Then I will also share several tips that I use to get more rest. Why is Rest Important? Most people know they need to get more rest. We have been told that all of our lives. But why is…
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7 Comforting Words for Someone With Cancer
Finding out someone you love has cancer is a difficult time. You’re worried about their health and you want them to get the best treatments available. If they are in your immediate family, you’re might be worried about the financial strain a cancer diagnosis can bring. And I’m sure you’re thinking about their mental health, too. As all of these worries are going through your head, you are also grappling with the right words to say to them. You want to make them feel better but you’re at a loss for words. Plus, you’re worried that you might say the wrong thing. You might also be thinking What are some…
