When feeling anxious, it is common to experience Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs), which can make your thoughts and emotions feel out of control. ANTs tend to be negative, inaccurate, and filled with fear and worry. It is important to counter these thoughts with the truth.

Managing your anxiety can be achieved by controlling your thoughts. Your thoughts act like a conductor, directing the orchestra of your emotions. Interestingly, one of the ways God transforms us is by guiding us toward changing our thoughts.

The Bible says, “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” (Romans 12:2 KJV). The apostle Paul saw the benefit of this.

In Philippians 4:6-7, Paul advises the Philippians to refrain from feeling anxious, then shifts focus to their thoughts.

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, w...

As we enter the new year of 2023, it is the perfect time to reflect on our spiritual journey and set new goals that draw us closer to God. The beginning of a new year offers a fresh start and a renewed sense of purpose. As Christian women, it is essential to prioritize spiritual growth and intentionally seek ways to strengthen our relationship with Christ. Setting spiritual goals is not just about doing more but about aligning our hearts, minds, and lives with God’s will.

The Bible reminds us in Proverbs 16:9 (KJV), "A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps." As we create plans and set goals for the year, we must first seek God’s guidance, trusting Him to lead us in the right direction. When we commit our spiritual goals to Him, we place our faith in His ability to direct our paths toward fulfillment and peace.

Setting Spiritual Goals as a Christian Woman

1. Deepening Your Relationship with God

A Christian woman's most important spiritual goal is to de...

Christmas is a profoundly spiritual celebration for Christians around the world. While it is often associated with gifts, festive gatherings, and beautiful decorations, the true essence of the season transcends the physical. Christmas celebrates the birth of Baby Christ—the world's Savior. It is a reminder of God's great love for humanity, a divine plan that unfolded in a humble manger in Bethlehem over two thousand years ago.

The Incarnation: God With Us

At the core of the Christian spirituality of Christmas is the doctrine of the Incarnation—God becoming man in the person of Jesus Christ. As foretold in the Old Testament, the birth of Baby Christ fulfilled God’s promise to redeem His people. Isaiah 7:14 prophesied, “Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel,” which means "God with us." The miracle of Christmas is that the Creator of the universe chose to step into human history, not in a palace but in a stable, to be with us and to offer s...

 Like many of us, my client Barbara struggled with prayer for years. She longed to be close to God, to hear His voice, and to walk with Him as others did. But when it came to prayer, she felt awkward and unsure what to say.

During our coaching session, I encouraged her to spend fifteen minutes a day trying to pray. I explained, "It feels awkward because God is a stranger to you. You have heard about Him. And you have accepted Jesus. But you do not truly have a relationship with Him...yet."

Many women are like Barbara. They want to develop a relationship with God but struggle with prayer. It might be helpful to consider your early prayers a "blind date." Naturally, you will feel awkward—you do not know God yet. Not personally.

When we persist through the initial awkwardness and continue to 'meet' for regular 'dates' (i.e., prayer time), we will cultivate a relationship—a profound, enduring relationship with God that will carry us through life's trials. This relationship will ...

One definition of failure is a lack of success in accomplishing something or coming short of a performance standard we or others have set. Disappointment is the sense of unhappiness and frustration resulting from the failure. These feelings can stem from our failures, the failures of others, or both. What does the Bible teach us about failure and disappointment? How should women respond to disappointments?

Scripture's consistent message is that failure and disappointment are inescapable parts of the human experience. Biblical examples of failure expose the painful disappointment that follows in its course: disappointment with self, others, and even God. One of the challenges with the constant victory narratives we are fed today is the message that triumph is for everyone and that everyone will be a winner. The result is that no one is prepared when victory is slow to visit and when failure knocks at their door, sometimes repeatedly.

Wisdom from disappointments can boost your...

We need to humble ourselves before god, and He will honor us. This humbleness does not mean that Christians should carry the burden of low self-esteem. Learning from successes can boost your self-esteem. You learn more about yourself and your strengths. Everyone excels in at least one area, and often in more than one. A Spiritual Gifts Assessment helps you understand your God-given talents. This can help you understand where your best skills lie. You should then do activities that empower you to take advantage of those proven abilities more often.

^“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” – James 1:17 KJV

If you do something well, you feel a sense of accomplishment. Your confidence surges because you were able to achieve something that either helped you or helped others. In many cases, you were the best choice for the task and were more easily able to achieve ...

Does it seem all you do is plan for future joyful times? Possibly you hear sayings like "live each day as if it were your last," but you have trouble taking it to heart.

Feeling joyful times can take some extra effort on your part at times. The truth is, it is your choice. We live in demanding and challenging times and must learn to schedule a moment to slow down, then enjoy living in the present.

Every woman has a unique definition of what joy means to them. Even on your busiest days, you should strive to pause and remember what is essential in your life, then live your life in harmony with your priorities.

The Joy Of Everyday Things

We can get joy right here in the lives we now lead. While going out and experiencing new and exciting things is fun, it is always good to start where we are. There are things to be thankful for and opportunities for joy in routine settings.

Think about these things in your pursuit of joy and fulfillment:

1. Spending quality time wit...

Today's affirmation is a little bit different. I have a request from one of my wonderful Women of Worth. She is struggling with her divorce. I hope this will help her to think about grace and living her life to the fullest.

Divorce is an accepted fact of life in modern culture. But for many Christian women in broken marriages, it presents a moral dilemma. Does she stay in an unhealthy, perhaps even harmful marriage for the sake of her vow and covenant? Or does she act against her beliefs and seek a divorce?

Jesus illustrated the relationship between husband and wife this way in Matthew 19:6 KJV: Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

However, there are Biblical reasons for divorce.

Matthew 19:8,9

8 He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.

9 And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, e...

 I am the only person who knows myself as well as I do (besides Jesus). Daily I amaze myself with how much of an impact I can have on my life and the lives of others when I put forth a maximum effort.

I know my limits. I also know when I have lost hope and have stopped believing in myself. I demand that I move past any negativity and make an effort to push forward with positivity.

I can push myself beyond any previous limits to make positive gains in my mind, body, and soul.

I deserve only 100% effort out of myself and those around me.

I respect myself enough to be a constant reminder of where I have been and where I want to go. I know what to expect. I am excited to learn how far I can go if I use my internal motivation.

I am successful when I try my best and believe in myself. I am strong because of my past, and my future is bright now that I am motivated to remain focused.

I am happier, healthier, and exude confidence when I make a concerted effort in everyth...