Category: Be You

I will strive to find my identity in God, not in the work I do, the people I know, or the things I have. Repeat daily– or multiple times a day if your name is Nicole.

When Jesus was teaching, He didn’t see a crowd. He saw individuals. When we start looking at people through a lens that sees each person’s hurt, struggles and insecurities, we will be ready to love them and heal them as Jesus did.

God, help me to love you as much as you love me. I fall short in so many ways, but am thankful that you never hold it against me, and you are always willing to let me try again.

I pray that you know God’s great love for you today through His explosive blessings on your circumstances. Amen.

…And if you love the words “explosive blessings” as much as I do, read Joel Osteen’s book, I Declare. It’s a good one!

May you always remember that even though you’re not where you want to be, you’re also not where you were. In other words: God’s not done yet.

Freedom is a stunning gift from God, and it doesn’t need to be limited to countries or governments. If there are areas in your life that are holding you captive, take them to the One who can set you free.

When I have trouble trusting God and worry about the future, all I have to do is look at the past. He has pulled me through every fire and refined me along the way. I wouldn’t want to be the person I was 10 years ago. I wonder if I’ll look back 10 years from now and think the same ... Read More

All God wants is someone who will trust Him… Someone who will consistently look at the impossible and say, “With God, all things are possible.” Are you that someone?

I’m changing “go big or go home” to “go big AND THEN go home.” Jesus did life big and then went home. I want to live and love on this planet to the full extent of my ability, knowing that when it’s all done I get to go someplace WAY better than this. Don’t you?

I have saved the best for last! Brilliant Subway Art Saying #24: Kindness Matters.