So, how do we know God’s words are true for us? What is our sign?

Sometimes, like the shepherds, we need proof that we actually play a great part in God's story and that His Word is true for us. Even though Jesus is no longer physically here lying in a manger, He is still present, living, and active on earth.

Let’s talk about the sign we’re all looking for this Christmas and how to find it!

Grab your copy of “This Will Be a Sign to You” and follow along.

Happy Thanksgiving!

In this episode, we’re going to take a moment to identify the weapons God has equipped us with to fight our giants. When it’s hard to give thanks for the battle, here’s how we start to give praise for our unique giftings— our own miracles in the mess of Thanksgiving.

DON’T FORGET— next week we kick off Advent! Grab your copy of “This Will Be A Sign To You” on Amazon as your shopping. We can’t wait to bring heaven home this December.

This is not something I’m proud of…

But I tend to choose grumbling over gratitude.

I can point out a negative over a positive in a second. In times of stress, my world becomes black and white— here’s what’s working and here’s what’s not. There is no in between.

You too?

If you find yourself grumbling today, try gratitude instead. Just try it. You may find that your passive aggressive comments turn into praise, anxiety gives way to peace, and notice the beautiful things in the broken place.

Here’s how to start…

Follow along on the Hermana Blog.

Make sure to grab your copy of “This Will Be A Sign to You” before we start bringing heaven home this December.

If Thanksgiving is hard this year ...

In seasons of suffering, our thanksgiving is a “sacrifice of praise” (Hebrews 13:15). When my hallelujah is worn out, here are three things I have been so grateful for that carry me through until a strong song of praise is back on my lips…

Don’t forget to follow along on the Hermana Blog.

And be sure to grab your copy of “This Will Be A Sign To You” before we dive in this December.

It would be incredibly easy this week to hop over to a favorite social media outlet to vent, seek solace from a comment section, or leave something nasty in the feed of an outspoken individual with a view that opposes our own. There, take that!

But, what if we didn’t?

What if we allowed this month that is blanketed in the theme of gratitude to actually inspire us to unity instead?

Here are three ideas for how to thank God for someone that is opposing you and allow that to inspire unity.

Follow along with your own Gratitude Journal on the Hermana Blog.

Don’t forget to grab your copy of “This Will Be A Sign To You” before we begin to bring heaven home this December.

Let’s take five minutes to pray over our nation and the candidates that will hold office for the next four years.

As I was flipping through an old book a few days ago, a paper bookmark fell out and skidded across the floor. I strolled over to its landing place and picked it up. Instantly, I noticed the title of the writing inscribed across the paper placeholder, “Prayer for Local and National Elections.” It was a prayer from Derek Prince Ministries that dated back to October of 1980. While it was written forty-four years ago during the Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter presidential race, it couldn’t have been more timely for us today.

Rather than me try to reach for words, I think God wanted us to find this paper so we can again borrow this prayer as we head into election week 2024…

Follow along with this prayer on The Hermana Blog.

And don’t forget to grab your copy of This Will Be A Sign to You!

Do you ever find yourself in a state of grumbling instead of gratitude too? Aren’t we all prone to forget what the Lord has done?

We as humans are naturally bent toward negativity and, if we aren’t intentional about reconfiguring our mind to dwell on the goodness of God, we will find ourselves missing our blessings for our burdens.

1 Samuel 12:14 instructs us to “be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you.”

Todays podcast give us two quick ways we can shift from grumbling to gratitude.

Follow along with guided questions and prayer on the Hermana Blog

And don’t forget to grab your copy of “This Will Be A Sign to You!”

If You Find Yourself Struggling with Anxiety or Depression Today…

First and foremost, you are not alone. I’ve had several bad nights of sleep and have felt on the verge of a panic attack for over a week now. I can’t put my finger on why, but for years I’ve battled through cycles of this.

We can do “all the right things” and still struggle.

So, if this season feels exceptionally dark to you, bring it to the light. It may feel like only a glimmer at first, but the night will give way to morning.

Here are some practical ways to start...

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Together, we are reading the news headlines and scrolling on social media and our souls are shattering. People need help. Maybe even we ourselves need help. We want to pray but this is all so overwhelming. So, where do we start? How do we find words to wrap up our devastating and divisive moment in order to bring it all to the feet of Jesus? What do we say when we don’t know what to pray anymore?

Tune in today to find out three ways we can pray when we don’t have the words.

Read the script from today’s podcast on the Hermana Blog.

And don’t forget! Christmas is just around the corner. Grab your Advent devotional “This Will Be a Sign to You” (and a few copies for your friends) and be ready to dive in December 1.

We’re back with a special fall kickoff episode!

“Glory” is one of those words we use so often in Christiandom that we can forget what it means. “God we give you glory…” At Christmas in all the Church plays we quote the angel saying, “Glory to God in the highest.” “All glory and honor and power…” We’ve all heard some iteration of this, right? But what are we really talking about when we use the word “glory?”

Let’s find out!

Download the FREE “Glory” ebook on Kaley’s website at www.kriverathompson.com. It comes complete with a personal reflection or discussion guide, making it great for your next quiet time, Bible study gathering, or Sunday school class.