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Let’s Talk About Fasting - It's Not What You Give Up, But You Gain

Let’s Talk About Fasting - It's Not What You Give Up, But You Gain

Tiffanie Butts
Spiritual Warfare, Faith

f you had the ability and power to break free from bondage, to see God do the miraculous in your bleak situation, or receive amazing revelation from God about your life, would you use it? God has given us this power through the gift of His Holy Spirit and gift of fasting. Although we’ve been given this gift, we don’t use it to it’s full ability, and some of us don’t use it at all. Maybe because we don’t understand it, or because it seems too hard. In Matthew 6 Jesus teaches His disciples about prayer and fasting and says to them,“When you fast…”. Did you catch that? He said when not if

When the Holidays Hurt Too Much

When the Holidays Hurt Too Much

Tiffanie Butts
Faith

When you’re mourning the loss of a loved one, nursing a broken heart, or unable to be with your loved ones during the Holidays, it hurts even more. Scrolling on social media only adds salt to the wound, seeing everyone full of joy and surrounded by the people they love. What about the rest of us? How do we deal with the pain and loneliness we’re feeling? I remember my first Holiday away from my family. My friends had to work and my mom was in another state. I sat on the bathroom floor crying, feeling so alone.

3 Essential Keys to Resting in God and Preventing Spiritual Burnout

3 Essential Keys to Resting in God and Preventing Spiritual Burnout

Tiffanie Butts
Spiritual Warfare, Faith

Are you worn out? Do you feel weighed down by everything you’re doing or trying to do? I was in the same position a few months ago, juggling so many things and trying my best to please God. It’s not that I was physically tired, more like emotionally and spiritually drained. I kept asking myself, “Why do I feel so tired?“. Then the Holy Spirit said to me, “You’re tired because you’re not resting.”

We all need rest. Without it, we’ll burn out. This principle is true spiritually just as much as it’s true physically. If you’re spiritually drained or overwhelmed it’s likely because you are not resting in God.

Feeling Disconnected From God? Five Questions to Ask Yourself.

Feeling Disconnected From God? Five Questions to Ask Yourself.

Tiffanie Butts
Faith

It’s a terrible feeling; to feel that you’re not progressing in your relationship with God. There have been times when I sought Him, but he felt far from me. I long to continuously grow in my relationship with God, but sometimes it’s like I hit a road block. I grow frustrated, with Him and myself. If you’ve felt this way too, know you’re not alone.

I don’t have a magic answer as to why or how you got here (only God knows - literally). The following are only a few possible reasons you may feel disconnected from God:

To The One Who Feels Ashamed and Condemned

To The One Who Feels Ashamed and Condemned

Tiffanie Butts
Spiritual Warfare, Faith

There came a time when I silenced God’s voice. When I stepped out of His will and followed my own desires. It began as discontentment, progressed to lying and secrets, and finally ended in depression.  Sin is like that, only showing you the pleasure, never revealing the consequence and pain. It promises you a high, but what you don’t see is depth of the fall. One sin always leads to another.  It starts off small, but ends in devastation.

Trusting God When Everything is Going Wrong

Trusting God When Everything is Going Wrong

Tiffanie Butts
Faith

We often hear sermons and teaching on how God wants to bless us, that He is for us, and that He is faithful to fulfill every promise He has given us.  But let’s be honest, sometimes it’s hard to believe because it’s hard to see.  Often times, the situation we're in takes a turn for the worst instead of the better.  Yes, we are called to walk by faith and not by sight, but practically, what does that look like?

What I've Learned about Waiting on God

What I've Learned about Waiting on God

Tiffanie Butts
Faith

Do you ever feel left out? Like your the last one up to be picked, but no one wants on their team? Have you ever waited on God but the wait began to feel like a weight? One that is holding you back from happiness?I've been there,  and more often than I like, I go back on emotional visits.

Hitting Rock Bottom - How it Strengthened My Faith

Hitting Rock Bottom - How it Strengthened My Faith

Tiffanie Butts
Identity, Faith

Rock bottom. I pray it's a place you never have to see. I pray that unlike me you heed to the warnings,  and walk in the Light instead of in darkness. I pray you don't let the temptation get the best of you and take you down a road you never intended to travel. I once was so obsessed with having what I wanted, that I tuned God out altogether.  I silenced His voice, and turned up my own. It didn't happen all at once. No, It was gradual, as most sin is. I trusted my feelings instead of the Truth.

I May Be Devastated, But I am not Destroyed

I May Be Devastated, But I am not Destroyed

Tiffanie Butts
Spiritual Warfare, Faith

Yesterday I woke up feeling empty, as if there was a hole in my chest the size of a crater. I felt sad and honestly I didn't know why.  But I should have.

Today (Feb. 17) is my late father's birthday. Before today, I can't remember the last time I cried on his birthday, but somehow the pain of losing him felt fresh as ever - like a wound that never healed. Except that it has. When I lost my dad I was 14 years old and was not a follower of Jesus. His death sent me into in depression  - a battle that lasted 10 years. At my worst, I was a shell of a person. 

Why We Need Community + New Guest Post Series

Why We Need Community + New Guest Post Series

Tiffanie Butts
Faith

Community has been on on my heart lately. One of my prayers it that this blog become a community for us to be our real selves; a place where we can feel safe to show our imperfections and bold enough to encourage one another. 

My life and faith wouldn't be the same without the supportive group of friends I have. There was a time in my life when I lived away from my family and couldn't make a friend to save my life. I've been on both sides of the fence and that's why I'm passionate about it.

You Will Get Through This

You Will Get Through This

Tiffanie Butts
Faith

Seasons - our life is marked by them. If there’s one thing I’ve learned it’s that seasons change. Some are long, some are short, some are exciting, and others, you can’t wait until they are over. But one thing is sure – there are never forever. A Time for Everything - There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: - Ecclesiastes 3:1. Right now, I’m in a season beginnings. I’m growing my blog and starting a 

God is Closer Than You Know

God is Closer Than You Know

Tiffanie Butts
Faith

Last year this time I was sitting on the bathroom floor – crying. I remember it vividly. It was the first in my life that I wasn’t able to be with my family (particular my mom) on Thanksgiving. My immediate family is small and I’m extremely close with my mother. Even though I would be having dinner with my 2 best friends who are more like sisters, I was upset. This is difficult time of year for me. I lost my dad shortly after thanksgiving when I was fourteen.

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