Jennifer, Author at JenniferKostick

Stillness Requires Commitment

by Jennifer | Oct 14, 2015 | Christian, encouragement, Hope, Inspirational

Not long after my stepfather died, I was in such inner turmoil that I laced up my running shoes and took off on a long, fast, hard run. For those that workout regularly, this might seem like a completely natural thing to do. I, however, do not run and the burn in my...

The Act of Standing in Stillness

by Jennifer | Oct 13, 2015 | Christian, encouragement, Hope, Inspirational

I cannot begin to convey how many days I’m fearful to walk in my calling. Sometimes, it’s hard just to hit publish on a post I’ve written. When I stand behind a keyboard to lead worship or hold a microphone to speak at an event, I become riddled with...

Because Stillness Doesn’t Always Feel Still

by Jennifer | Oct 12, 2015 | Christian, encouragement, Hope, Inspirational

I’ve been hurt in ministry, and I’m sure that if you’ve served the Lord in any capacity for any length of time then you have, too. The call of God on our lives doesn’t always make sense to everyone else. And when flesh and blood get involved,...

Stillness Requires a Heart Willing to Respond

by Jennifer | Oct 11, 2015 | Christian, encouragement, Hope, Inspirational

Many of us struggle with deciphering what God is speaking to our hearts. We are often hoping for confirmation before we move ahead, and it almost always takes a period of waiting. In my life, over the last year, God has been speaking, “Get your home in...

Stillness Begins in the Heart

by Jennifer | Oct 10, 2015 | Christian, encouragement, Hope, Inspirational

The longing for stillness is placed in our souls by God. As we get to know Him and learn who He is, He draws us toward Him. And those who long for the things of God, long to be still inside His presence. We want to be locked up tight, unavailable to anything that...