Faith in the Real World

You Matter

While others would tell me I’m talented and beautiful, all I would see was an unattractive mess of a person.

FaithErica JonesMay 22, 2019self esteem, self worth, value, I am worthy, God loves you, god cares

Forgive Yourself: Don't Waste Your Life On Regret

But I can't help hating myself for having made such a mess of my life.

Women at the Tomb

When no one believes women, Jesus does. When others urge them be silent, he encourages them to learn and to speak.

I Love Candy

Snickers’ old tag line was “Snickers satisfies.” But they don’t.

FaithErica JonesMarch 12, 2019addiction, healthy eating, pleasure seeking, purpose, Following God, God is love, satisfactionComment

The Comparison Game

As I scroll down through my feed, I see how amazing their lives are; living in a gorgeous house, taking vacations with their family, and being sponsored by beauty products and wearing gorgeous clothes and makeup. If I’m not careful, the green little monster of envy starts to well up in my soul.

FaithErica JonesFebruary 22, 2019happiness, discontentment, contentment in Christ, ComparisonComment

Why worry when you can praise Him?

I will not allow my worry to get in the way of what God’s goodness is wanting and planning to offer me. Don’t let worry limit God’s capability!

FaithErica JonesOctober 24, 2018Anxiety, worry, peace in Christ, Why worry, God will not fail you Comment

Seasons of Life

We must learn NOT to rush the waiting season! Too often, we think we are ready for another season, but God knows the whole picture and that is why trusting Him is key.

Who You Really Are

When was the last time you showed the real, genuine you?

FaithErica JonesAugust 27, 2018Identity, identity in Christ, Who am I, iBelieveBibleComment

A Living Mystery

It’s how we approach life’s challenges that determine if we are sharing Christ’s love or missing an opportunity.

FaithErica JonesAugust 6, 2018Bible Stories, iBelieveBible, Witnessing, integrity, praise God, challenges of LifeComment

Frazzled

Few things are needed in this world. In fact, there is only one thing that’s really needed.

FaithErica JonesJune 12, 2018Bible Stories, biblical women, Women in the Bible, Jesus and women, strong womenComment

Esther

God used one courageous girl to save thousands of her own people from destruction. What could He do for you?

FaithErica JonesApril 23, 2018Women in the Bible, strong women, biblical women, Jesus and women, Bible Stories, iBelieveBibleComment

If God Were a Genie

Every morning we could pop on our slippers, stroll down to the kitchen, rub our teacup and make wishes over our bowl of cereal.

Mood Rings

I wasn't allowed to wear jewelry growing up, but every time we were at a gift shop I would sneak over to the mood rings and try one on, fascinated by the way the color changed in reaction to the warmth of my skin.

FaithErica JonesMarch 12, 2018iBelieveBible, challenges of Life, God caresComment

Crazy Love

Have you ever experienced what you thought was "unconditional love," only to find out that it had conditions after all?

FaithErica JonesFebruary 15, 2018love, God is love, God's love, Does God really love meComment

Living Life for God in a World that says it’s Weird

If you're struggling to live a faithful life or if you're tired of being called weird, here are some tips for you.

FaithErica JonesFebruary 5, 2018faith in the real world, God is not popular, religious life, modern religion, real life faithComment

The Lies We Hear

Turn down the voices telling you you're not good enough and start listening to the truth.

FaithErica JonesJanuary 4, 2018Beauty, worth, self worth, God loves you, self esteem, you are not alone, forgiveness, mistakes, God forgivesComment

Like A Girl

Who is this warrior woman named Deborah, and why don't we know more about her story?

FaithJamie SchneiderOctober 9, 2017Women in the Bible, biblical women, like a girl, strong women, Deborah as judgeComment

The Eleventh Hour

Like champion procrastinators, people often add religion to the list of things that they can do at a later date