Finding Purpose in Uncertain Times
The Lord’s timing never ceases to surprise or inspire me. When I felt led to choose this topic to write about months ago, who would’ve known this timing would fall during the Coronavirus quarantine? A lot of really difficult things have transpired as a result of this virus for many people. Some lost jobs, homes, incomes, their health, sense of purpose, passions and hobbies, and even lives. I know the list could go on. This season forced us all into a sense of isolation, and a bit of question...
Hand Lettering Tips and Tricks
I began lettering five years ago! Through lots of practice and teaching myself, I got to where I am today. Lettering is such an amazing way to share your faith and encouragement with your family and friends. From addressing invites, to making beautiful signs, lettering is an amazing skill that can allow you to do many things.
Now, for my biggest piece of advice: Take your time and be patient. Lettering is more of an ‘art’, rather than a different way to write. This new skill will need lots...
Trusting God in Singleness and Dating
While singleness and dating mean different things when it comes to relationship status, one component they both actually have in common is they bear a root called perspective.
Tell me, what’s your perspective of your current dating status?
Are you wrestling through being single?Are you wrestling with a relationship God has made clear you need to let go of, but find yourself in denial and holding on for a miracle of hope? Do you find that you’re forcing yourself through opportunities to fe...
Inviting God into our Rest
Living life with the mentality of Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12 helps us understand that biblical community can have all shapes and sizes. It can be with those few friends that have spurred you on through all of life’s ups and downs, with the group of men/women you met through your church, those few co-workers that share the same faith, etc. Take an inventory of the people you are surrounded by. Who in your life is there to lift up, learn from, and be a friend through mourning and rejoicing?...
Exhaustion comes with lack of authenticity
When’s the last time you felt comfortable confessing anything or asking for sincere, powerful prayer from someone you didn’t trust? Probably not very often. We can’t expect to reap the “great power” and “wonderful results” of confession and prayer if we don’t feel comfortable being ourselves and letting others in on the behind the scenes look at our lives.
We can grow in our relationship with Christ is by growing in community with fellow believers who will pray for us and do real life with...
Glorifying Christ through our Weakness
Why is asking for help so tough? Why is submitting and being dependent something we avoid? There are many reasons why, but Christ wants us to do just that with Him! He wants us to simply ask for the strength, the guidance, and the understanding of what we desire to accomplish (Matthew 7:7).
We are taught that strength is the only way. We are taught that weakness is a flaw that we must fight to flee. But why? Well weakness is defined by society as the lack of something that is needed. For th...
What steers the motives behind your decision making in life?
What steers the motives behind your decision making in life?
Fear? Control? Doubt? Uncertainty?
When I was on this ferry I can tell you my number one motive to get off the boat was fear. Fear of the danger that potentially could lay ahead. Fear of not knowing I would ever make it back to my destination safely. Fear of loss of control as all I could do was sit still on this rocky boat and hope I made it to the other side. I remember praying fervently and asking God, “Why do you have me here?...
Staying on the Path of Righteousness
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”- Romans 3:23-24When my husband and I went on our ‘belated’ honeymoon to Maui (belated being a year and a half after our wedding) we heeded all the advice we received from friends and locals and planned a full day to drive the Road to Hana. A little after 7 am one morning, we grabbed our maps, all the travel tips from blogs I’d screensh...
We must stand. We must listen. We must learn. We must do our part.
Dear Wheat and Honey Co. Community, My name is Mariah Howard. For those who are new to our community or simply do not know me, I am blessed to be one of your Wheatful Wednesday devotional writers. What an honor it is to virtually connect with many of you through the gift of God’s word. I am writing this letter, on behalf of myself and the entire W&HC team, to address the current racial injustices being highlighted after the senseless murder of George Floyd. I am an African American/Black ...