This is where we highlight the stories and testimonies of the incredible women we admire and the space where we can be encouraged by the weekly writings of our founder, Sabrina Harrison. Our desire is to encourage women to pursue their God-given destiny through sharing personal stories of struggle, faith, victory, and freedom–and that encouragement is found here.
One of the best ways to study the Bible is through “inductive” study. This method makes observations on a passage of Scripture and then draws conclusions based on those observations. These 7 simple steps follow the inductive method’s process of observation, interpretation, and application. Let’s learn about Inductive Bible Study and how it will help us grow in our knowledge of God’s Word today…
Read MoreBritteney Ofodile is the Equip Group Leader and Host of our Grand Prairie location and assists Equipped by Faith in overseeing our Equip Group Discipleship Program by pouring love, encouragement, and hope into the women who attend her group. She has a big heart and jumps at the opportunity to love on others! Lastly and most importantly—she is wholly devoted to caring for her beloved family. She has an amazing husband, brother, and two pups that keep her going…
Read MoreIn 2011, Sean and Catherine met on ABC’s The Bachelor and got engaged on the season’s finale episode. They were married on a televised special of The Bachelor in January 2014 and have since lived in Dallas, TX with their now three young children, Samuel (3), Isaiah (1), and Mia (1 month). They juggle parenthood and marriage with their own businesses; Sean runs a furniture company called Home by Sean and Catherine Lowe and Catherine owns LoweCo., a luxury greeting card company and a referral-based gifting brand called LoweCo.ncierge. Throughout their relationship, they have used their platform to share their witness as a devoted Christian couple…
Read MoreMemorizing scripture is an important tool for spiritual growth. Knowing what God’s Word says and keeping it hidden within our hearts keeps us from falling into sin and gives us truth and wisdom for when we need it most. Join us in learning how to memorize God’s Word with these 5 simple steps…
Read MoreWe had an inspiring start to the New Year at last night’s first Equipped by Faith of 2020 with our friend and speaker, Carla Shellis! Carla is the Founder of Arise, a speaker, a builder, and a woman who lives with a passion to see the female-side of humanity living their lives in the fullest measure of freedom. She wants to see women break away from the grip of unworthiness (or not feeling good enough), insecurity, fear, and rejection so that they can live their lives in the fullest expression of their feminine design…
Read MoreWe’re moving into a new decade—a year of new promises, hopes, dreams, and goals—and this year, we’re making a new goal to read through the whole New Testament together. Join us! If you have never read through the books of the New Testament, this is a perfect New Years resolution to make. We’re making it really simple too—with only 5 minutes a day, 5 chapters per week, and two days to rest and reflect on what we’ve learned. You can do this!
Read MoreThe book of Hosea is a beautiful story of restoration that reveals God’s character and unconditional love for humankind. God’s ultimate desire is to heal, to save, and to bring everyone into a real relationship with Him. This book helps us to see and understand the kind of intimate and loving relationship God wants to have with each of us. That’s why He sent His Son Jesus—the greatest gift we could ever receive—all because of His incredible love for us…
Read MoreWhen waiting for a dream or a prayer to be answered, it can be easy to get discouraged and start losing hope and faith. But God is always on time–and at just the right time, He will open the right doors for us to walk through. Until then, use the time that God is giving you right now as preparation for what is coming. These seasons can be some of the most wonderful times of our lives if we choose to use them to our advantage. Grow, learn, study, and pray. Start believing and becoming the person you desire to be when your deepest dreams are fulfilled—and just watch how God uses this season to prepare and propel you into your destiny!
Read MoreThe book of Daniel is filled with stories and miracles of God rescuing Daniel and his friends from a fiery furnace and then later from being thrown into a lion’s den! Daniel's life of obedience and faithfulness to God is something we should all try to emulate. Daniel was such a powerful prophet, he actually prophesied about the coming Messiah 600 years before Jesus even came to earth…
Read MoreIt truly is the most wonderful time of the year. This is the season we celebrate the birth of our Savior—the greatest gift we could ever receive: Jesus. As we enter the Christmas season with great anticipation and excitement for all it brings—we’re sharing 12 short, powerful prayers that will help us focus on the true meaning of Christmas and the love, joy, peace, and hope it brings!
Read MoreThe book of Malachi is the very last book of the Old Testament and one famously known for addressing the Old Testament law of the “tithe," or bringing one-tenth of our income into the house of God. In the four short chapters of Malachi, God exposes and confronts the hardness of the human heart and calls us to live in faithful obedience to Him. The author is unknown and the word Malachi is simply a transliteration of a Hebrew word meaning “my messenger” because the four short chapters foretell the coming of Christ…
Read MoreThe book of Lamentations comes from the Hebrew word incipit meaning “how” and is a collection of poetic laments from the Jewish people after the destruction of Jerusalem. Lamentations can be a great book for us to read when we are walking through seasons of suffering or pain—when we don’t understand. When we’re hurting. They are raw, honest poems that acknowledge the legitimacy of the pain and suffering we experience in life while still turning our faith and trust back to God…
Read MoreThe book of Jeremiah is a book of the Bible containing the prophecies of the prophet, Jeremiah. God called Jeremiah to prophetic ministry in the first chapter when He said, “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” And that’s exactly what he did. Jeremiah was appointed to reveal the sins of God's people and warn them of the consequences that result in disobedience. But today, we read this book as a beautiful reminder of God’s relentless love for humanity.
Read MoreNo matter what situation you find yourself in today, there will always be someone we can compare our lives to who has it “better” or “worse” than we do. Let’s choose to focus on having a grateful heart, thankful for all God has given to us—and discovering how you can be a good steward of those blessings! We often “treasure” things that are really not worth our time and attention. Choose to spend your time and energy focusing on things that will last…
Read MoreThey say that it takes 30 days to build a habit. As we go into the month of thanksgiving, we wanted to dedicate 30 days to set time aside to pray and give thanks for all we have. When we have a heart of gratitude, it makes it hard for us to focus on what we don’t have and instills joy for the blessings we do have in our lives! Joy comes from gratitude and thanksgiving. Join us, this month, as we focus on being grateful for all we have…
When we have a problem with fear, we really have a problem with trust. Our fears will reveal the places in our hearts where we do not trust God. Do you have a fear of the future? Do you fear the unknown? Do you have a fear of failure or a deep fear of being rejected? Fear gets the best of all of us at times. But as women of faith and divine purpose, we need to learn what to do when we come face to face with fear so that we can overcome it, in Jesus' Name!
Read MoreWe all carry devices in the palms of our hands that allow us to follow friends and strangers who intrigue our interest and inspire us through fashion, food, design, shopping, travel, and more. If we aren't careful, we can go from being inspired by one another, to measuring our own success in life by the highlight reel of someone else's modified online content. We need to discover our own unique purpose, calling, and destiny so that we can avoid the snares that comparison can have in our lives…
Read MoreHolding offense and unforgiveness toward another person is actually scientifically proven to cause physical health issues. Whether it is a tiny argument you had in the morning with your spouse or an unresolved conflict with a former friend or family member, unforgiveness is affecting you in ways you might not even realize. Chronic anger and deep-rooted anxiety will keep you on edge and can increase your heart rate, blood pressure, and lower immune responses. Those changes can result in depression, heart disease, and even diabetes! It's no wonder God commands us to forgive because He wants us to live in complete health and freedom!
Read MoreWhen God gives us a dream, He rarely shows us the long, winding path it will take to get us there. As a child of God, you are walking in purpose and destiny every single day. Life is not about a destination, it is about the journey and who you are walking that winding road with. Each day, each lesson, and each interaction will play a part in the roadmap of your life. You are developing your character as you go…
Read MoreKat Armstrong is a dynamic speaker, leader, writer, and Co-Founder of Polished Ministries. She is known all over the nation for encouraging women to love God and others with their all. She teaches the Bible with humor and heart. She engages disconnected women exploring God with the relevance of the scriptures, commissions rooted Christians to flourish in their God-inspired assignment, and refocuses the Church to outreach. But what we love about Kat is her passionate love for the Word of God and heart for encouraging other women to be all God has created them to be…
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