In the World, Not of It: Protecting Innocence “I will refuse to look at anything vile and vulgar. I hate all who deal crookedly; I will have nothing to do with them.” Psalm 101:3 (NLT) I can remember the first horror film I watched was when I was in third or fourth grade. The… [Continue Reading]
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Writing a True Story of Depression and Hope
Writing a True Story of Depression and Hope Like everyone else, I was heartbroken to hear about the death of Robin Williams. I remember first falling in love with him when he played Mork on Mork and Mindy. I remember playing with the other kids in 5th grade saying, “Na-Nu Na-Nu.” Hearing of his… [Continue Reading]
The One Thing God Asks
The One Thing God Asks Sometimes being available to God means crossing an ocean to be a missionary or moving a thousand miles or starting a crisis pregnancy center. But sometimes, even harder, following God is in the small stuff. Sometimes following God is in the small stuff. @TriciaGoyer Click To Tweet Years ago, a… [Continue Reading]
Sometimes I’ve Felt Like My Heart Has Been Mangled With a Wire Brush.
Sometimes I’ve Felt Like My Heart Has Been Mangled With a Wire Brush. While most writers might want our books to sell more, many writers are surprised by the challenges that come with that kind of success. I’m not talking about fame, notoriety, and greater demands. (Although those are challenges, too.) I’m talking about God’s… [Continue Reading]
My Testimony & a Call for Readers’ Photos!
My Testimony & Call for Readers’ Photos! One of my favorite blogs, ForTheFamily.org, has featured my testimony video. I’d be honored if you take a couple minutes to listen and then share your own testimony in the comments below. I love to be inspired by my readers’ stories. & Show me your photos!… [Continue Reading]
4 Steps to a Heavenly Family
4 Steps to a Heavenly Family When my kids were younger I’d pray about them finding good jobs, a good spouse, and become productive members of society. I still pray for those things, but I also pray for more now. I pray my children will be citizens of heaven and that God will use them… [Continue Reading]
Video Encouragement: Lead Your Family Like Jesus
Video Encouragement: Lead Your Family Like Jesus Happy Saturday! Here’s a collection of my favorites from my ‘Lead Your Family Like Jesus’ video series based on the book I wrote with Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges. Make Every Day Count Showing Servant Leadership with Tricia Goyer Showing Sacrifice Here’s some video encouragement for your Saturday! @TriciaGoyer… [Continue Reading]
Hope For Bible Study Newbies (Who Want to Train their Kids Well)
Hope For Bible Study Newbies (Who Want to Train their Kids Well) I’m not sure I should admit this, but as much as I loved Women Living Well, I felt a twinge of jealousy as I read chapter two. Unexpected emotions rolled around in my gut as I read about how Courtney’s mother sat down… [Continue Reading]
Just Be Available (Part 3 of 3)
Are you ready to answer the call, and know you can just be available to God, but yet you wonder what that might look like? Well, you’re in the right place friend. Today Tricia finishes her three-part series “Just Be Available to God” with some deep wisdom and a story about what it REALLY looks… [Continue Reading]
Just Be Available to God (Part 1 of 3)
If you want God to work in your life, then just be available! Be available AND believe He will move on your behalf. You have to believe this. If you don’t believe in a BIG God with BIG dreams there’s no use being available. But when you trust that fact. Trust God completely. Trust His… [Continue Reading]
Resurrection Eggs Crack Open Easter’s True Meaning
Resurrection Eggs Crack Open Easter’s True Meaning I’ve been a fan of Resurrection Eggs for many years. I started using them a few years ago with the young women in Teen MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). Many of these young women had never heard the TRUE Easter story, and it was a great way to share… [Continue Reading]