And My Answer Will Be Yes - A Nighttime Prayer

Hope in the Midst of Tragedy - A Nighttime Prayer

“But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty.” — 1 Corinthians 1:27 (KJV)Please Pray:Heavenly Father, Thank You for using every season—both the joyful and the painful—to shape...

Jul 15, 20251 min readPower of God Hope Tragedy Prayer

Treva Barnard

Hope in the Midst of Tragedy

“But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty.”— 1 Corinthians 1:27 (KJV)God reminded me of a call where I followed up with someone I had spoken with...

Jul 15, 20253 min readPower of God Hope Busyness Devotional

Treva Barnard

Daddy's Little Girl

“When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up.” -- Psalm 27:10 (KJV)There’s a sacred bond between a daughter and her father. It’s a relationship designed to foster security, confidence, and identity. But what happens when that bond is fractured or never fully formed?...

Jun 9, 20254 min readFatherhood Parenthood Healing Devotionals Forgiveness

Treva Barnard

Daddy's Little Girl - A Nighttime Prayer

“When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up.” -- Psalm 27:10 (KJV)Please Pray:Abba Father, thank you for being the perfect Father, the One who never leaves or forsakes me. I surrender every wound, every unmet need, and every longing for affirmation that I’ve...

Jun 9, 20251 min readFatherhood Parenthood Healing Forgiveness Prayer

Treva Barnard

Fear is Not My Portion

“For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” -- 2 Timothy 1:7 In 2020, the world paused. Life as we knew it shifted overnight. The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus brought with it a wave of uncertainty,...

May 11, 20252 min readFear

Training Versus Trying Part 1

One of the concepts that we teach at Authentic Joy is the idea that in pursuing spiritual growth we need to have a training mindset not a trying mindset. We often use the metaphor of running a mara…

Jul 30, 20252 min read

Revive Our Hearts

When the World Is Loud, We Must Help Our Daughters Hear His Voice

The next generation doesn’t need more noise. They need the Word.

Jul 28, 20256 min read

Sharon Jaynes

When You’ve Lost Hope

Have you ever faced a tough circumstance and wondered, God, where are you? Maybe you’re in one of those situations right now. I’ve had them too. That was the situation with many of Jesus’ followers after He was crucified and buried. They had lost their hopes and dreams and didn’t know where to turn. Let’s take a look at one story. Read more...

Jul 29, 20253 min read

Lisa Price

The Secret to Running the Race of Faith Successfully-

Every so often, I come across a verse or passage in Scripture that hits me in an unexpected way. These verses tend to be in the Old Testament; they ALWAYS make me weirdly self-reflective, as a res…

Jul 27, 20255 min read

Treva Barnard

Treva Barnard is the mother of three beautiful girls, an author, a minister in the gospel, a mentor, and an inspirational writer who desires to bring encouragement and hope to those who might need it. She was a daily devotional writer for https://www.belovedwomen.org/. Embrace the journey of discovering your inner strength and resilience. Let's navigate through life's twists and turns together, finding inspiration in every moment. Remember, you are capable of overcoming any obstacle that comes your way. Find solace in sharing your story, knowing that you are not alone. Your unique voice is what makes this community thrive. Keep writing, believing, and shining your light for others to see.