5 Questions To Help You Decide if the Desires of Your Heart Are From God
Psalm 37:4 says, “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart,” but this verse can lead to confusion. Does God give us the…
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Carina Alanson
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Carina Alanson is a former professional counselor turned writer, editor, and coach. She is passionate about helping women live with purpose, grow closer to God, and enjoy everyday life. She lives in the subarctic town of Fairbanks, Alaska, where she enjoys scenic drives with her husband, nature walks, and reading by the fire. For more encouragement and other resources for vibrant living visit her website at carinaalanson.com.
Comparison Is the Thief of Joy: Is It Also Robbing You of Your Calling?
Many people believe comparison is the thief of joy, that the more we look around and compare ourselves to others, the more dissatisfied we will be. And in many ways,…
Wondering What God Is Calling You To Do? How Your God-given Desires Can Be A Clue.
“Why would God want me to have a Winnebago?” the pastor demanded. It was my first quarter at my new college in Seattle, and I was visiting different churches each…
From Panicked To Peaceful: Nine Steps That Transformed My Mornings
I had an appointment with myself at the coffee shop to write, and I was determined to arrive before the crowds. But, as was so often the case, I was…
Hope For A Heart Thirsty For Love
I stand on the porch of my tiny playhouse, my thoughts as long as my brown braid. Spruce trees tower behind me, gilded in slanting sunshine, and warm summer air…
The Heavens Declare The Glory Of God—And So Do You
Every spring in my hometown of Fairbanks, Alaska, the return of migratory birds is eagerly anticipated. The Canada geese are always the first to arrive. Their honking, so mournful it…
Holding on to Hope in the Midst of Disappointed Dreams
One of my favorite New Year rituals is unwrapping a brand new planner. I’m an old-school paper gal, and I relish running my hands over the smooth, creamy, blank pages—pages…
You may be Qualified, but are you Called?
A couple of summers ago, I attended a training on postpartum mood disorders. After sharing all sorts of helpful treatment techniques, the instructor concluded with a discussion on the lack…
Planted by Water: Going Deeper in a Dry Season
A DRY SEASON My soul was thirsty, dry, and weak. I felt like I’d been put through a wringer and every last molecule of moisture had been wicked away. For…