Scroll below for a chance to win a paperback copy of Kristen Tiber’s At the Well! When I think back to my single days, I am very thankful I had a group of girlfriends with whom to hang out during the years before I got married. The time of waiting to meet and marry my… [Continue Reading]
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How sharing my heartbreaking story SAVED a person’s life—still humbled
Are you curious about God’s purpose for your life? Do you wonder if it’s possible to discover it? You may even be wondering if you’ve missed it somehow. I totally get that! Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could know for sure that you’re totally in God’s will for your life? You’re not alone. All… [Continue Reading]
#WALKITOUT 001: Maria Goyer
My guest for #WALKITOUT 001 is my daughter Maria Goyer. John and I met Maria two and a half years ago when we were interested in adopting a sibling group from foster care. Maria is the oldest of the four girls that we adopted. She has been such a blessing in our lives. She is our… [Continue Reading]
Encouragement for 2017
Another year has come and gone (perhaps a little too quickly). Maybe you are feeling discouraged reflecting on the year and all the things you didn’t get to do or achieve. If this describes your current mood or if you’ve ever had one of those days (months, years) when you feel like quitting, then read on!… [Continue Reading]
5 Messages to Encourage Another Young Mother
I’ve seen the discouragement in her eyes—the weariness too—at church, in my neighborhood, and even at the grocery store. I remember the days of being a young mom with kids in the house. I see the mommy-guilt in her eyes. I see the weariness. I see her struggling and questioning her purpose. How did I… [Continue Reading]
Daily Encouragement | Hebrews 3:12-14
Saturday Scripture Hebrews 3:12-14 12 See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. 13 But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. 14 We have come to share in… [Continue Reading]
5 Ways to Breathe God-Messages
5 Ways to Breathe God-Messages Where do you go for inspiration? Sometimes I sit down with my journal. Other times I take a walk or take a bath. Today I found inspiration from Facebook and hymns. Honestly! Facebook is always interesting, but when I read through my feed today I noticed a few things: Death, loss,… [Continue Reading]
How to Say “Yes” to God
How to Say “Yes” to God I don’t know about you but as soon as I became a Christian I wanted to do something FOR God. I was a pregnant teen who found forgiveness and freedom and I wanted to make my life count for Him. Over the years I found many ways to… [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]
A Devoted Fan
A Devoted Fan It has been said, “The goal of marriage is two-fold: to reveal the glory of God and to enhance the glory of one’s spouse”. How come this second half is so hard? Why do we find it so difficult to be our spouse’s biggest fan, cheering him or her on, and offering… [Continue Reading]
See Me. Encourage Me.
Everyone needs a little encouragement—to been seen, to be appreciated, to be listened to, to be honored with a moment of your time. I mean everyone. God reminded me of this last week in South Carolina. I was at the Allume conference, and between two sessions I was taking some of my things to my… [Continue Reading]