by Jennifer | Sep 6, 2016 | Christian, encouragement, Hope, Inspirational, purpose
This morning, I reached for my phone and immediately went to my Bible App looking for the verse of the day. I have to say I’m not big on electronic Bibles. I don’t necessarily like using my phone or any other device. There’s something about tangibly turning pages that...
by Jennifer | Aug 31, 2016 | purpose
As of 7:30 this morning, summer at the Kostick home officially came to an end. The kids entered their little, yellow school bus carrying new backpacks heavy with classroom supplies. This is true evidence of fall, and it’s already nagging me to burn candles, and...
by Jennifer | Aug 18, 2016 | Christian, encouragement, purpose
Can we talk surrender? I know that deep inside this culture it seems like a bad thing when the white flag is raised high, or the sweaty towel is thrown in the ring. Surrender is usually declared when it’s time to end a hard fought battle. It comes after we’ve trained...
by Jennifer | Jul 20, 2016 | Christian, Dreaming, encouragement, Hope, purpose
Every time I stand in front of the ocean, I’m more aware of just how powerful God is and how nothing He created was, or is, accidental. We’ve all been given a gift of purpose. Every life has meaning and there’s a specific plan envisioned for each...
by Jennifer | Jul 14, 2016 | Christian, encouragement, Grief, Hope, purpose
Therefore, we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. -2 Corinthians 4:16 “Therefore, we do not lose heart.” The apostle Paul was a very matter-of-fact kind of guy and when it came to...
by Jennifer | Jul 6, 2016 | encouragement, Grief, Hope, purpose
Lately, I’ve been asking God for deeper insight, greater strength, and the ability to show compassion on a level I haven’t yet experienced. I want my faith to be fresh, not dusty or full of what’s expected and natural. I want the unexpected...