Apr 23rd 14 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Focus on God, Not Your Problems: God Still Clothes the Lilies, Lesson 8

Are you overwhelmed by a problem? Perhaps many problems? I am. And they can consume my thoughts and obscure my view of God. That’s why I’m reminding myself of today’s lesson: Lesson #8: Focus on God, Not Your Problems Do you remember the model prayer that Jesus prayed, the prayer we often call the Lord’s prayer? You probably memorized it as a child: “Our Father in... read more

Apr 19th 14 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Easter Inspiration, Part 2: Sermons, Videos, Music, & Articles

  The sermons, videos, music, and articles that are inspiring me this Easter: Sermons Videos Music Articles   Videos: Sermons David Wilkerson: Jesus, the Lamb of God This message is for those who are on a search for peace and hope but you are experiencing emptiness and guilt because of the sin in your life. Maybe you are trying to figure out a way to “get to” God and pay Him back for all... read more

Apr 19th 14 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Easter Inspiration, Part 1: From the Archives

If you aren’t on social media, you might have missed these articles from the archives I’ve posted there. The message in each of these articles has meant a lot to me—and is perfect for Easter—so I thought I’d share a few excerpts with you today. The Resurrected Life The Confrontational Language of the Cross The Fellowship of the Cross: The Deepest Secret of Pentecost The... read more

Apr 14th 14 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Interruptions: Indications God is Determining Your Steps

There has been an interruption in the God Still Clothes the Lilies series. As I mentioned in the first post, one of the challenges in this season of my life is being a caregiver for a family member who is experiencing illness. As a result, the past two weeks have involved out of town travel for related medical visits. In the midst of this, the website crashed for twenty-four hours. Consequently, I... read more

Apr 3rd 14 Posted by Natalie Nichols

Receive God’s Enabling: God Still Clothes the Lilies, Lesson 7

Are you facing something in life that is more than you can handle? Are you finding it hard to endure—to survive, much less thrive—as you wait on God? Lesson #7: Receive God’s Powerful Enabling While waiting on God to act, we need His enabling. That’s part of the purpose in the delay—to teach us to live in His sufficiency. It’s in these overwhelming seasons that we... read more

Mar 30th 14 Posted by Natalie Nichols

God Still Clothes the Lilies, Lesson 6: Wait Expectantly for God

Have you been praying for something crucial, but you have yet to receive an answer? Are you in an overwhelming situation with no end in sight and your endurance is wearing thin? There is a word for you today in Psalm 27—and vital direction. The previous lesson was based on Psalm 27, a passage of scripture that revolutionized my life in a season of prolonged suffering. (See parts One and Two of... read more

Mar 25th 14 Posted by Natalie Nichols

God Still Clothes the Lilies, Lesson 5: Be Confident in God (Part 2)

Do you feel blindsided by a loss, an overwhelming challenge, or sudden affliction — and it’s causing you to feel afraid?  In part one of this lesson, I shared how God equipped me through Psalm 27 for a season of fear and dread. In the process, He caused me to know Him more intimately and gave me one-thing desire. As a result, I could be confident in Him. Psalm 27 is a passage we can learn... read more

Mar 23rd 14 Posted by Natalie Nichols

God Still Clothes the Lilies, Lesson 5: Be Confident in God (Part 1)

Are there circumstances in your life causing you to feel fear or dread? Are you facing uncertainties? Do the uncertainties stem from circumstances so unfavorable it seems no matter which route your life takes, none of the options are good? Lesson five for seasons of uncertainty and suffering is: Lesson #5: Be Confident in God, Absent Fear Psalm 27:1-3 says, 1The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom... read more

Mar 21st 14 Posted by Natalie Nichols

World Down Syndrome Day: Celebrating Beautiful Lives

Today, March 21, is World Down Syndrome Day. I’m briefly interrupting our current series to share this important announcement and a few videos and articles that I believe you’ll find enlightening and helpful. A strong supporter of life and pro-life causes, and a speaker at pro-life events, I feel it’s important that we pause on this special day to celebrate life, to honor those whom God... read more

Mar 18th 14 Posted by Natalie Nichols

God Still Clothes the Lilies, Lesson 4: Trust in God and His Deliverance

Are you in an overwhelming, hopeless circumstance? Do you have a problem that is constantly on your mind? Do you find yourself continually fretting, worrying, strategizing . . . desperately trying to find a solution? The fourth lesson and action step to implement in seasons of suffering and uncertainty is: Lesson #4: Trust in God and His Deliverance Lesson three in the previous post centered around Psalm... read more