Tag: Stephanie Martinez

Flourish Where You're Planted (Even When You Want to Give Up)

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11) We often treat this verse like a security blanket or a genie-in-a-bottle wish. We take it to mean our suffering will soon end and the flourishing is just

Your Character Will Outlive The Lies Told About You

Have you ever been lied about? Had a friend (who you thought had your back) make a difficult time even worse? Are you the subject of gossip? It’s a terrible feeling. The injustice of it all can eat away at you, leaving you overwhelmed by anger, fear, and uncertainty. Before you know it you could