Carina Alanson
Contributing Writer
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God Wants to Do Beyond What You Can Imagine - iBelieve Truth: A Devotional for Women - October 28, 2024
How wonderfully challenging and convicting to know that we’re encouraged to expect more, not less!Monday, October 28, 2024
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Connecting with Invisible Mamas
Yet, there was one thing the miscarriage couldn’t take from me: the fact that I had become a mother.Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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“I Don’t Like My Job”: 5 Things to Do When Your Job Drains Your Joy
Despite the uncertainty, I followed the wild wind of the Holy Spirit and left my counseling job when I felt Him directing me to do so. And while my new vocation has come with its own set of...Friday, April 19, 2024
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3 Times Jesus Said No to People-Pleasing
While we tend to equate saying yes with being “loving” and saying no with being “unloving,” in actuality, declining a request is not necessarily unloving. In fact, when it paves the way for...Monday, March 20, 2023
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4 Ways to Move Forward with Purpose
So as we seek to understand our purpose, we want to be sure we’re spending time in His presence and listening for His guidance. Being with God must always come before doing.Friday, February 17, 2023
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Beyond Quiet Time: 3 Ways to Connect with God Throughout Your Day
... while time spent reading God’s Word is definitely enjoyable and undoubtedly essential, I couldn’t help but long for more—I wanted to go beyond an isolated appointment and enter into the...Monday, September 19, 2022
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Feeling Like What You Have to Offer Isn’t Good Enough?
We tend to equate “small” with “inconsequential.” But God loves our small offerings and our small beginnings, in part because He knows how far He can take them.Monday, August 22, 2022
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Is God Calling You to Leave Your Job, But Money Is an Issue?
Do you feel God asking you to leave your job and step into something new, yet you’re worried about the financial implications? If so, here are five truths that encourage me when it comes to...Wednesday, July 20, 2022