Best of A Little More: When Life Doesn't Look Like What You Thought it Would

God hears every word you say, even when you struggle to hear his voice.Resource: Come With Me: Discovering the Beauty of Following Where He Leads by Suzanne Eller 

All of us have times when we don’t feel God. We each share what that looks like for us, and how we can still know we’re deeply loved by him. We also talk about sacred pathways, and how the ways we connect with God are as unique as we are.ResourcesBlessed Are the Misfits by Brant HansenSacred Pathways by Gary ThomasPrayer Starters by Suzanne Eller

You can bring all of your emotions to God–the happy and hard. Doing so isn’t doubt; it’s proof that you trust him. He wants to know how you’re really doing today. ResourcesPrayers for Peace of Mind by Holley Gerth

You can be broken AND beautiful, anxious AND brave, grieving AND grateful. Life isn’t either/or, instead it’s both/and. Jennifer is our guide in this conversation based on her new book, What If You’re Doing Better than You Think? (releasing soon)!Resources What If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

Jennifer shares an excerpt from her new book, What If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? Life never looks like what we hoped it would, but life can still be good.ResourcesWhat If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

You have permission to grieve the life you didn’t get, while also feeling grateful for the life you have. Jennifer is our guide in this conversation based on her new book, What If You’re Doing Better than You Think? (releasing soon)!ResourcesWhat If You’re Doing Better Than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson

You are invited to bring all of you to GodResources:21 Invitations From Jesus by Suzanne Eller

Tera Elness, author of Sitting with Jesus, joins us to share how a rhythm of daily spiritual connection can lead us into what our hearts long for most. She keeps it real, not religious, and gives down-to-earth encouragement along with practical tips. ResourcesSitting with Jesus by Tera ElnessTera's Online Christian Journey (Facebook page)

Sometimes we’re so focused on making progress that we can forget to enjoy the little victories. Holley reminds us to pause and celebrate each step along the way. ResourcesThe “Do What You Can” Plan by Holley Gerth

“When life is normal, then I’ll….” Have you ever said something like this to yourself? We laugh about how normal isn’t coming, and then get serious about how we can move forward with our goals and dreams anyway. ResourcesWhat If You’re Doing Better than You Think? by Jennifer Renee Watson