When I was little, serving God seemed daunting and, to be quite honest, difficult. So, how is it that I wake every morning and get to glorify my Lord and Savior with my words? I never expected God would bless my faithfulness. To understand those words, you need to know I struggled through High School,Continue reading “Being an author can be a lonely business unless you surround yourself with like-minded ministry partners.”
Author Archives: Author Heidi Gray McGill
An Unexpected Rest: If I desire to live a life of wellness, I must be willing to do whatever is needed to get and stay well.
I’ve been burning the candle at both ends since early 2023. The most significant stressor is we moved from our home of twenty-two years and downsized considerably. All kinds of stress come with moving beyond the physical exertion it takes. At the end of July, my body decided it had endured enough and madeContinue reading “An Unexpected Rest: If I desire to live a life of wellness, I must be willing to do whatever is needed to get and stay well.”
Where do you want to go? Teenagers, manual transmissions, and letting your children go and grow.
My oldest daughter’s first car was the family stick shift. By the time she got her license, she’d driven hundreds of hours in all types of terrain, weather, and levels of visibility. I know because we made her get behind the wheel at every opportunity. She passed her driver’s test the same year I gaveContinue reading “Where do you want to go? Teenagers, manual transmissions, and letting your children go and grow.”
I am a Christ-follower and purpose in all things to glorify my Heavenly Father – my testimony.
I grew up in a pastor’s home and adopted early on the lifestyle of living for Christ…but not the deep heart commitment of being adopted by Christ. My parents called me the “joy of their lives,” I worked diligently to make them proud. I was not naturally rebellious and didn’t struggle to keep God’s laws.Continue reading “I am a Christ-follower and purpose in all things to glorify my Heavenly Father – my testimony.”
A Letter From China – Am I Brave Enough To Risk It All? Being unapologetically passionate about God and His work in my life.
With all we hear about China and how difficult it is for the body of Christ to meet corporately, I was pleasantly surprised to hear the church there is growing. My friend sent me an email recently and shared how God is moving in her country. She reminded me that individuals make up the church,Continue reading “A Letter From China – Am I Brave Enough To Risk It All? Being unapologetically passionate about God and His work in my life.”
I am the daughter of the King, and I will act accordingly.
Through the twists and turns of life, you will not always be surrounded by what makes you happy. Every decision you make won’t be perfect. Not everything you set out to accomplish will end in victory. Things won’t always turn out as you expected. You won’t be able to control every circumstance. You will, however,Continue reading “I am the daughter of the King, and I will act accordingly.”
It’s easy see God in the good and thank him. But where is God during the bad times?
“In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.” Ecclesiastes 7:14 AMP This verse confused me until I had a season one could call the opposite of prosperous. When thingsContinue reading “It’s easy see God in the good and thank him. But where is God during the bad times?”
Following God’s direction when life changes yours: What now? What is God’s best for me? How do I hear His voice?
Some say it takes me extra moments of application to understand new concepts. I confess I’m painfully slow at learning something new. My preference in most things is to wade into the pool of information rather than jumping straight into the new venture or concept. I test the waters, watch how others do it, andContinue reading “Following God’s direction when life changes yours: What now? What is God’s best for me? How do I hear His voice?”
Discover Joy by Choosing Joy – no matter your circumstances
If you haven’t heard, the fabulous Day of Joy Summit is happening Wednesday, June 28, from 10:45 am until 2:45 pm, EDT. The speakers are all extraordinary, with great talks and each offering multiple opportunities to win gifts. You will not want to miss this exceptional event. To help celebrate, Author Louise Pistole has joinedContinue reading “Discover Joy by Choosing Joy – no matter your circumstances”
Investing in Your Adult Children’s Lives: A Christian Perspective for Older Women
My dear friend Jamie Bailey is a Professional Christian Counselor and Marriage Coach. Along with her husband, Chris, they run Expedition Marriage, a marriage ministry helping couples thrive in Jesus. Today Jamie explores the importance of investing in our adult children’s lives from a Christian perspective, embracing the power of love, prayer, and intentional actionsContinue reading “Investing in Your Adult Children’s Lives: A Christian Perspective for Older Women”