Abby McDonald
Abby McDonald is a writing coach and the author of Shift: Changing Our Focus to See the Presence of God. Her mission is to empower women to seek God in the middle of life’s messes and to share their faith with courage. Abby writes regularly for Proverb 31 Ministries’ daily devotions team, and her work has been featured in numerous publications. You can connect with Abby on her website where you can grab a free worship playlist to help you shift your focus toward God. You can also connect with Abby on Instagram.
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3 Reasons to Have Hope for Your Marriage
If God created this covenant and declared it good, don’t you think he’s going to fight for it?Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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5 Signs Our Culture Has Forgotten People Are Not God
I believe there are several signals to alert us when we give someone too much power. While this is not an all-inclusive list, it covers some of the things I often see. I’ve also fallen into some of...Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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4 Ways We are Often Wrong about How Satan Works
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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4 Ways We Are Often Wrong about How Satan Works
Often, I believe we fall for Satan’s schemes because we don’t recognize them for what they are.Thursday, February 2, 2023
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5 Christlike Ways to Handle Disagreements Part 2
Disagreements are not unbiblical. We see Jesus disagreeing with people in scripture quite often. The problem comes when we are guided by our opinions rather than the Holy Spirit.Thursday, November 17, 2022
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What Does Life Look Like When God Is Your Best Friend?
If Jesus trusts us with secrets from heaven, shouldn’t we trust him too?Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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4 Subtle Ways Your Husband May Be Asking for Help
For months, it was taking place right in front of me, but I didn’t even notice it. My husband was asking for help in subtle ways. He was sending me cues that were sometimes silent and other times...Thursday, September 29, 2022
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4 Lies We Believe So We Don’t Have to Forgive Others
One of the reasons we are so reluctant to forgive is because we have a false perception of what forgiveness actually is. We often tell ourselves lies to try to get out of it, putting a barrier...Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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3 Signs You’re Pouring from an Empty Cup
I have a difficult time saying “no” to people. Perhaps you can relate? Photo Credit: © Aaron AmatTuesday, April 12, 2022
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A New Take on the Infamous Five Love Languages
The languages are not able to “bulletproof” our relationships. This safeguarding can only be done by keeping God as our foundation, seeking his Spirit’s help, and living out agape love.Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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4 Signs You’re the Mom Who Needs a Break
As much joy as motherhood brings, it also brings a lot of physical and mental fatigue... Even though a break may seem impossible, the benefits of taking one are manifold.Thursday, February 17, 2022
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To the Mother Who Feels Like She Isn't Enough
Over time, I realized my doubts weren’t a cause to question whether I was enough, but an invitation to go to the One who is always enough.Friday, December 31, 2021
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Why Does God Speak to Others but Not to Me?
I longed for the confidence my friend had. God spoke to her and her husband, and her family took a huge leap of faith. They knew God was leading them in a specific direction, and it was beautiful...Monday, July 12, 2021
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3 Reasons God Doesn’t Always Answer Prayers for Protection
I read the text over and over again, hoping the words would somehow change. But they didn’t. It was the third time my husband and I had heard this dreaded word during the past year. This word we...Tuesday, March 23, 2021
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3 Truths to Remember When God Asks You to Wait
Waiting for God to work out something important in your life is incredibly hard. But when we keep these 3 truths in mind, we are able to find joy in the wait.Thursday, July 5, 2018
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6 Simple Steps Happy Couples Take to Resolve Conflict
Disagreement in marriage is inevitable. But happy couples do a few things differently when it comes to resolving conflict. Here are 6 simple steps you and your spouse can take to settle the problem...Wednesday, April 27, 2016