Growing a Better Life Blog

by Jackie M. Johnson

Powerful hope and encouragement to “grow a better life.” 

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“When Calls the Heart” Fans Will Love This…

If you’re a fan of the Hallmark series, When Calls the Heart, you’ll love the new devotional book inspired by the show: When God Calls the Heart: Devotions from Hope Valley by Brian Bird and Michelle Cox. The hardcover book is a collection of 40 devotions to encourage you, and help you grow stronger in your faith. Each devotional includes a quote from your favorite fictional character in Coal Valley (later renamed Hope Valley), a key…

Hard Day? Help is Just a Prayer Away

So you’re having a hard day, or a challenging life. It seems like one thing after another has got you down. Maybe you’re stressed because there’s so much to do and never enough time. Maybe you don’t like your job—or you don’t even have one. Maybe you’re exhausted trying to balance work and family and the demands of life pulling at you from all sides. You want life to be different—better. And, often you wonder how…

Want to Change Your Life? What You Need to Know

It’s the start of a new year and you’re full of hope and expectations for the months ahead. Like lots of folks, you’re thinking about something(s) you’d like to change in your life. Maybe you’d like to: Lose weight. Save money. Get out of debt. Write a book. Reconcile with a friend. Redecorate your home. Find more peace and joy. Or something else… Whatever it is, change isn’t easy. Often, we have big ideas at…