Copyright https://www.ibelieve.com 2023, iBelieve.com Thu, 28 Dec 2023 23:48:46 -0500 https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/courtney-stanford/when-your-new-year-longs-for-rest-in-him.html https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/courtney-stanford/when-your-new-year-longs-for-rest-in-him.html Courtney Stanford https://www.ibelieve.com/author/courtney-stanford/ Whether or not you set resolutions and make goals, your new year can be defined by the most meaningful and eternal one: Jesus. Sat, 31 Dec 2016 21:45:52 -0500 2023-12-28T23:48:46-05:00 https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/courtney-stanford/when-we-are-not-meant-to-save-them.html https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/courtney-stanford/when-we-are-not-meant-to-save-them.html Courtney Stanford https://www.ibelieve.com/author/courtney-stanford/ Where is our hope when good advice and love for others doesn't seem to make a difference? What then? Wed, 24 Feb 2016 10:00:38 -0500 2023-12-28T23:48:46-05:00 https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/courtney-stanford/brave-and-free.html https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/courtney-stanford/brave-and-free.html Courtney Stanford https://www.ibelieve.com/author/courtney-stanford/ If a woman's true identity and beauty is secure in Jesus, what might her life be like? Wed, 17 Feb 2016 17:44:54 -0500 2023-12-28T23:48:46-05:00 https://www.ibelieve.com/faith/how-can-i-become-a-follower-of-jesus.html https://www.ibelieve.com/faith/how-can-i-become-a-follower-of-jesus.html Courtney Stanford https://www.ibelieve.com/author/courtney-stanford/ What does the Bible say about becoming a Christian? What does that even mean? Can anyone be a follower of Jesus? Why should I? Precious friends, I hope to answer some of your most genuine faith questions in this post containing scriptural truths. Fri, 25 Sep 2015 10:12:59 -0400 2023-12-28T23:48:46-05:00 https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/courtney-stanford/when-growing-up-means-a-more-abundant-life.html https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/courtney-stanford/when-growing-up-means-a-more-abundant-life.html Courtney Stanford https://www.ibelieve.com/author/courtney-stanford/ Why we can embrace the goodness of God in all seasons of life as we age and mature. Tue, 15 Sep 2015 09:45:01 -0400 2023-12-28T23:48:46-05:00 https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/courtney-stanford/friendship-sin-and-division-how-do-we-bridge-the-lines-in-the-sand.html https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/courtney-stanford/friendship-sin-and-division-how-do-we-bridge-the-lines-in-the-sand.html Courtney Stanford https://www.ibelieve.com/author/courtney-stanford/ When our friends have serious disagreements or irreconcilable differences, how do we love the people on both sides? Can we love our friends when they no longer love one another? How can we learn from the example of Jesus when our society says that we have to choose a side and be "loyal?" Mon, 24 Aug 2015 21:48:33 -0400 2023-12-28T23:48:46-05:00 https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/courtney-stanford/anxiety-is-real-but-jesus-rescues.html https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/courtney-stanford/anxiety-is-real-but-jesus-rescues.html Courtney Stanford https://www.ibelieve.com/author/courtney-stanford/ If you or perhaps someone you love is struggling with anxiety or depression, you may begin to feel helpless in the trenches of pain. This is my story of Jesus and His rescue. Fri, 31 Jul 2015 16:51:04 -0400 2023-12-28T23:48:46-05:00 https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/courtney-stanford/does-my-response-to-sin-look-anything-like-my-jesus.html https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/courtney-stanford/does-my-response-to-sin-look-anything-like-my-jesus.html Courtney Stanford https://www.ibelieve.com/author/courtney-stanford/ How did Jesus respond to sin in the Bible and how does that compare to the way our current Christian culture reacts to sin? Sat, 25 Jul 2015 10:06:16 -0400 2023-12-28T23:48:46-05:00 https://www.ibelieve.com/home-page/features/3-scriptures-for-your-weary-heart-because-nothing-can-seperate-us-from-his-love.html https://www.ibelieve.com/home-page/features/3-scriptures-for-your-weary-heart-because-nothing-can-seperate-us-from-his-love.html Courtney Stanford https://www.ibelieve.com/author/courtney-stanford/ Do you ever feel empty? Does God feel far away? Are you worried you have been forgotten? Lean in closely to scripture. God's word reminds us truth that will renew your heart and strengthen your hope in Him. Tue, 14 Jul 2015 15:48:32 -0400 2023-12-28T23:48:46-05:00 https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/courtney-stanford/ancient-words-of-hope-and-truth.html https://www.ibelieve.com/blogs/courtney-stanford/ancient-words-of-hope-and-truth.html Courtney Stanford https://www.ibelieve.com/author/courtney-stanford/ How does our faith and belief in God's word compare to others on a global scale? Do we place our trust in Jesus? Thu, 02 Jul 2015 12:28:38 -0400 2023-12-28T23:48:46-05:00