by justjendewitt | Oct 28, 2020 | Prayer
It is common to struggle with a wandering mind during prayer. As humans, we think we need to rely on our sheer willpower to keep our mind on our prayers. But relying solely on our own strength means we are missing out on a lot of help and peace we could be getting...
by justjendewitt | Oct 21, 2020 | Prayer
In this post, find out 3 key ways to know if you prayed well so you can gain confidence in your Christian prayer. LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST EPISODE What was your intention? When you sat down to pray, what was your intention, even if your mind didn’t always...
by justjendewitt | Oct 17, 2020 | The Bible
There are many good ways to dive into the Word of God, but have you chosen the one that ignites your faith? Find out if your Bible reading plan is right for you! LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST EPISODE What’s your motivation? Are you hoping to read the Bible for...
by justjendewitt | Oct 7, 2020 | The Bible
The Bible is a big book. It can be hard to know where to start. Get a simple overview to help you decide more easily. LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST EPISODE #1 HISTORIC BOOKS – The Gospels The first four books of the Bible are called the Gospels and they tell the...
by justjendewitt | Mar 29, 2020 | Prayer, Suffering
We are in the second week of quarantine due to COVID-19 and the coronavirus. The first week was an adjustment phase for our family during which we were still allowed to have a small amount of coming and going. That helped keep some normalcy. But now we are in...
by justjendewitt | Jan 17, 2020 | Prayer, Suffering
The evil that gets wrapped up in your mind loves to hide in the shadows. It comes out in the dark of night or when your mood is grim. Have you noticed that? The devil loves to attack us when we are at our weakest — to kick us in the wounds we’ve gotten...
by justjendewitt | Jan 10, 2020 | Prayer, Simplify Life, Suffering, The Bible
Many of us have heard the song Jesus Loves You, but did you ever consider for a moment Jesus likes you? It can be hard to believe sometimes, especially when we know ourselves better than anyone. We know those sins we can’t seem to shake and every time...
by justjendewitt | Jan 3, 2020 | Prayer
One of the biggest things that can build our faith is answered prayers. Mother Teresa, now St. Teresa of Calcutta, showed us this over and over as she prayed for provisions for the poor and received them. In your life, what’s something you need but aren’t...
by justjendewitt | Dec 20, 2019 | Simplify Life
The years I spent raising little kids — from the time they were babies through early elementary — were some of the hardest years of my life. I wanted so badly to take care of everyone else, but in the process, I forgot how important it is to take care of...
by justjendewitt | Dec 13, 2019 | Prayer, Simplify Life
Find your happy place and then go there often with Jesus. Once a month my kids get out of school early. On those days, I pick them up from school and we go to a neighboring town where there is an animal shelter with two rooms full of cats. Now I know not everyone is a...
