What was your last thought before you went to bed last night? Did you go to sleep with worry, stress, or fear? What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? Did you wake up with the same or similar feelings? So many things fight for attention and priority in our lives, but […]
Category Archives: Live Joyfully
Blog posts by Krystal R Simpson cover a variety of topics to help Christians live joyfully without fear, stress, and regret.
What It Means To Fully Surrender To God
I would like to humbly share a little about my journey this week because it illustrates my point. I hope that my testimony and authenticity are a blessing to someone else. Would you please allow me to reintroduce myself? I am Dr. Krystal R. Simpson, a child of God, a work in progress, a mom, […]
What To Do When We Are Guilty As Charged
How do we handle being guilty? I believe that God gave me this topic to write about this week because He wants us to understand His view of this critical concept. First of all, what is guilt? Dictionary.com explains that guilt occurs when we commit an offense, crime, violation, or wrong, especially against moral or penal law. […]
7 Steps To Lasting Change As A Christian
No one likes to change. When we think about change, certain sayings come to mind: “Rome wasn’t built in a day” or “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” These sayings are not very encouraging. Remember, lasting change is a process, not an event. It takes time, effort, and perseverance. But if you are […]
What To Do When You Are Reaching Your Breaking Point
I prayed about what to blog about this week and kept hearing the words “Breaking Point.” I believe that God is trying to tell us to hold on despite feeling like we have reached a breaking point. Perhaps God wants us to see how He uses breaking points so that we learn not to become […]
What To Do When Trouble Comes
If we live long enough, we will have our share of difficulties in this life. Grief, pain, broken relationships, sickness, and persecution are all examples of the problems that we can face. These trials are a part of the human experience. Jesus warns us, “In this world, you will have troubles” (John 16:33 NIV). Since […]
Has God Changed Your Name?
When a baby is born, parents often search in books or on computer websites for name ideas. Choosing a baby’s name usually takes a while, but when parents decide on a name, they can explain where the name originated and the reason for their choice. Some parents, like mine, wait until they meet their baby […]
Don’t Let Regret Steal Your Joy
No one lives this life without making at least one regrettable decision. For most of us, we may feel as though we have made a few of them. God does not want us to look at the past and wonder what could have or should have been. He wants us to trust He will intervene […]
Four Principles of Effective Christian Communication
Situations can cause us to become hurt, angry, or upset. When we least expect it, tempers flare or disappointments occur because the enemy is always busy. Many people believe it is perfectly reasonable to “unleash” and let others know exactly how you feel, but what does God consider effective communication for Christians? Whether at work, […]
Four Lies From The Enemy About Loneliness
I am now happily married with children at home, but there have been times when I felt lonely as a single and married woman. Loneliness doesn’t care if you are married or single. It is also not defined by whether or not you have children. Loneliness is a condition of the heart and mind, and […]