Tag: Trust God

• How to Accept it When God Says ‘No’ to Your Prayer

  When we process through a problem or confusing decision with prayer, we do so to find answers. To find relief, right? But, like the Apostle Paul, God expects us to come at these prayer times with an open hand. With hands that are not so much waiting for a handout as much as being lifted […]

  BethSteffaniak

  November 14, 2021

  Acceptance, Christ-Centered, Discouragement, Encouragement, Faith in God, Pain, Perseverance, Positive Focus, Prayer, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Practices, Surrender, Surrender Series, Trials, Trust, Weakness, Worship

  Acceptance, Faith in God, Prayer, Surrender, Trust God

• Inspiring Interview with Faith Under Fire Movie Producer

  

  There are two things that have been very true of 2020—people love watching movies and we desperately need inspirational Christian content. Thankfully, today’s post is about both of these things! Recently, Melissa Kerley, producer of “Faith Under Fire” and owner of Generation Courage Films, reached out to me to see if I’d be willing to […]

  BethSteffaniak

  January 13, 2021

  Christ-Centered, Discouragement, Encouragement, Faith in God, Hope, Marriage, Pain, Perspective, Positive Focus, Salvation, Spiritual Growth, Trials, Trust

  Faith, Faith in God, Faith Under Fire, Inspirational, Movie, Trust, Trust God

• How to Find Rest that Improves Your Life and Relationships

  

  Have you caught up on the rest you’ve desperately needed during your community’s quarantines this past year? With all the hanging out in our homes and away from our friends and coworkers, you’d think we would just feel so rested and refueled. 😉 But, like everything else that’s happened in 2020, we’ve been left feeling […]

  BethSteffaniak

  October 25, 2020

  Attitude, Book Review, Boundaries, Choices, Christ-Centered, Encouragement, Marriage, Positive Focus, Rest, Surrender, Trust

  Book, Book Review, Boundaries, Peace, Rest, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Rest, Surrender, Trust, Trust God

• 6 Reasons Why I Choose to Submit to My Husband

  

  I’m not a mousy wife who can easily submit to my husband just because it’s what God commands. Sadly, I’ve struggled to let go of control in my marriage more times than I can count. It’s been one of the main reasons my marriage got so very messy back in the day. And still sometimes […]

  BethSteffaniak

  July 13, 2020

  About Me, Acceptance, Alienation, Boundaries, Change, Choices, Christ-Centered, Communication, Conflict, Connection, Desires, Discouragement, Encouragement, Expectations, Faith in God, Fear, God’s Redemption, Humility, Jesus’ Sacrifice, Lessons Learned in Marriage, Love for God, Marriage, Oneness, Peace, Positive Focus, Prayer, Redemption, Respect, Self-Reflection, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Leadership, Spiritual Practices, Submission, Surrender

  #spiritualleadership, #submitinmarriage, Conflict Resolution, Headship, Honor Christ, Marriage, Strengthen Faith, Submission, Submit, Trust God

• How Much Do You Trust God in Time of Crisis?

  

  With a pandemic coming ever-closer to our door, I felt like this was a perfect time to shift from a marriage focus, to a spiritual one of trusting God more. Rest assured, our trust in God is a marriage issue! [bctt tweet=”When we trust that God is for us, with us, empowering us, protecting and […]

  BethSteffaniak

  April 5, 2020

  About Me, Anxiety, Bible Study, Bible Study Tools, Choices, Christ-Centered, Commitment, Encouragement, Faith in God, Fear, Insight for 2020 Series, Love for God, Love of God, Marriage, Perseverance, Persevere in the Lord, Positive Focus, Prayer, Priorities, Self-awareness, Self-deception, Self-Reflection, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Practices, Trust, Trust in God Inventory

  Anxiety, Bible Study, Courage, Crisis, Faith, Faith in God, Fear, Prayer, Surrender, Trust, Trust God, Trust in God

• 5 Inspiring Examples of Perseverance in the Bible

  

  I’m excited to have Landen Melton as my guest today—offering inspiration from the Bible on how we can persevere like Job, Jeremiah, Apostle Paul, the Persistent Widow and Jesus. What does the word perseverance mean to you? Perhaps you haven’t had to endure a lot of life’s ups and downs. Perseverance might not mean much to […]

  BethSteffaniak

  February 28, 2019

  Bible Study, Christ-Centered, Encouragement, Faith in God, God’s Redemption, Jesus’ Sacrifice, Love of God, Marriage, Pain, Perseverance, Positive Focus, Realistic Expectations, Redemption, Self-sacrifice, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Practices, Surrender, Trials, Trust

  Devotions, Faith in God, Inspirational Verses, Pain, Perseverance, Scripture, Suffering, Trust God

• How Jesus Helps Us to Navigate Suffering

  

  Have you ever faced a season of suffering in life or marriage that left you wondering how or where to navigate out of the darkness? If you’ve lived for any time at all, you probably have! Difficulties, injustices, trials and pain come to all of us at one time or another. Today I’m excited and […]

  BethSteffaniak

  October 24, 2018

  Acceptance, Bible Study, Christ-Centered, Discouragement, Faith in God, Pain, Perseverance, Redemption, Spiritual Growth, Surrender, Trials

  Christ’s Example, Faith in God, Redemption, Suffering, Surrender, Trials, Trust God

• Blended Families – Biblical Love in Action

  

  Today I’m excited to introduce you to blogger Donna Reidland, who is my guest today and is sharing about how to biblically navigate a blended family. Read her bio below to find more about her and be sure to make her feel welcome by sharing, commenting and pinning her post to all your favorite spots! […]

  BethSteffaniak

  October 21, 2018

  Acceptance, Alienation, Anger, Blended Family, Boundaries, Change, Christ-Centered, Commitment, Differences, Discouragement, Empathy, Encouragement, Expectations, Faith in God, Grief, Lessons Learned in Marriage, Love, Love of God, Marriage, Parenthood, Positive Focus, Prayer, Realistic Expectations, Remarriage, Self-sacrifice, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Practices

  Blended Family, Commitment, Love of God, Parenting, Remarriage, Trust God, Wisdom

• 5 Ways to Love Your Man When He Doesn’t Listen

  

  Have you ever found yourself sharing something really close to your heart with your mate, only to realize he or she is far, far away? Not really listening at all? Ouch! In my marriage, this has been done to me and, quite frankly, done by me to my husband more times than I can count! It’s so easy to […]

  BethSteffaniak

  September 26, 2018

  About Me, Acceptance, Anger, Attitude, Blaming, Boundaries, Change, Choices, Christ-Centered, Communication, Conflict, Confrontation, Conversation, Desires, Discouragement, Emotions, Empathy, Encouragement, Expectations, Faith in God, Forgiveness, Grace, Listening Skills, Love, Marriage, Negative Self-Talk, Patience, Positive Focus, Prayer, Realistic Expectations, Self-Protection, Self-Reflection, Self-sacrifice, Spiritual Practices

  #lovemyman, Communication, Faith in God, Forgiveness, Listen, Love Mate, Prayer, Trust God

• 7 Ways to Develop Empathy and Gain Insight into Your Mate

  

  Have you ever struggled to truly understand your mate’s feelings—feeling empathy for what he/she is going through? I sure have! 😉  But it’s important to examine this important responsibility from every angle. So, first off …  What exactly is empathy? Empathy is the ability to come alongside someone, and not only understand a person’s point […]

  BethSteffaniak

  July 15, 2018

  Acceptance, Alienation, Anger, Bonding, Boundaries, Christ-Centered, Codependency, Communication, Connection, Discouragement, Emotions, Empathy, Encouragement, Forgiveness, Listening Skills, Love, Marriage, Pain, Perspective, Positive Focus, Prayer, Resentments, Self-Reflection, Toxic Baggage, Validation, Wounds

  Communication, Emotional Wounds, Empathy, Pain, Prayer, Trust God, Understanding