Category Archives: Christian encouragement
Ever wonder why Christmas is important?
Christians celebrate Christmas, the day Christ was born on earth to Mary, the virgin mother. God doesn’t have to go to great lengths to show His vibrant brush strokes in the world and on our lives, yet He often does.
Looking for gifts? God has already given you, “an overlooked” gift!
One mom picked up a small gift box, holding it close to her ear as she slightly shook it. She only hesitated a moment before setting it aside to select another. That particular gift was set aside multiple times as
Cling to the Psalms, if you’re going through it!
The Psalms are a treasure-trove of scriptural delight. In fact, many memorable worship songs are drawn from this part of the scripture. From Marty Nystrom’s “As the Dear” (Psalm 42) to Matt Redman’s “Better is one day” (Psalm 85), contemporary
Ready to get up and get going with God? 7 ways to recapture your spiritual get up and go!
When I'm tired or overwhelmed I haven't got the capacity to be spiritual. It seems too much like hard work. My mind swirls with worries, to-do lists and what-ifs, and I'd rather flop in front of the TV than get
Don’t like how things are?Try This!
Do you know the power God has invested in your words? Your words have such power that they can stop you from receiving what God has for you. God has invested great power in the words you speak daily, weekly
Anxious? There’s An Antidote!
Are you carrying cares that weigh you down? Did you know it is possible to delegate those cares to Someone else, Someone who can actually take action that will bring about change? Delegating those cares is not easy, though. Not
Did YOU Know Reading The Bible Has Benefits?
The most potent of all changes that come from the Word of God is that of being born again, as Paul reminded the Corinthians, “Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received,
Confidence to Face the Future!
At 13-years old, I sat in the ophthalmologist's examining chair. With my face placed on the chin rest and my pupils dilated, the doctor shone a bright light into my eyes. "Hmmm…" he said. Then he leaned back on his
You can find Peace in the Midst of Chaos!
The papers fell off the kitchen table and onto the floor. My children were running and playing as they usually do, completely unaware of anything besides the fun they were having. But in that moment, as I watched whatever little
Important message! Re: Wordofgodwithwendy.org website!
If you have been wondering what happened to our blog wordofgodwithwendy.org, it is currently offline. We are aware that it has been offline now for a few days. We recently visited the site and found that it had been taken
5 Prayers to Lift Up for Afghanistan!
In the wake of the Taliban taking control over Afghanistan, there are so many thoughts running through everyone’s minds. The world is on edge, fearful of what this could mean or lead to. But no one is more fearful than
God is still at work during COVID-19!
It’s still so hard for me to wrap my mind around the reality that COVID-19 has flipped our world upside down. Living in California, we are watching the restrictions on daily life grow tighter and tighter. It seems unreal, like
Are you in God’s Waiting Rooms?
Do you like having to wait? If you do, you are a rare individual. Most of us find waiting a great source of annoyance, frustration, even fear. We do not like waiting for a traffic light to change or finding
If You’re Asking God For Anything, Are You Using What He Gave You?
I was walking on the gravel road near our home this morning with our dog, Rhema, and I was praying Ephesians 1 and 3 as I do daily. First I pray it over myself; like an oxygen mask, I put