Want a Genuine Increase In Website Traffic? 3 Simple SEO Tips for Bloggers
Bloggers often use search engine optimization to increase traffic. But in faith-based blogging circles, there’s sometimes contention. It’s argued that using targeted keywords diminishes the Holy Spirit’s inspiration. The truth is, it’s not an either-or situation. Using simple SEO tips for bloggers makes it possible to attract readers, share polished writing, AND follow spiritual promptings.
How to Write An Effective Call to Action and See Expert Results
Business owners want potential customers to engage with their website and social media. That means they need content that compels people to act. The problem is that there’s often a critical component left out—the call to action. People don’t take action until they’re told what to do.
10 Examples of Generosity That Don’t Require Opening Your Wallet
What comes to mind when you think of generosity? Like me, you likely think of sharing your hard-earned income. Jesus gave us many examples of generosity that don’t require opening our wallet.
How to Reap the Rewards of a High Converting Website—Without a Redesign
There are huge benefits to a high-converting website and you don’t always need a redesign to achieve them! Here are simple tips that can make a profitable impact on your website engagement.
6 Surprising Benefits of a Sales Funnel for Writers
When a writer spends years developing her craft and finally musters the courage to submit her work to an agent or publisher, it can feel utterly defeating to learn that writers need an established platform to be considered. It was the need for a platform that helped me realize the powerful benefits of a sales funnel.
Give Your Husband Precedence
When we look back, it’s easy to see where we went wrong. I set aside the counsel I’d received to honor your husband. In fact, we’d both stopped honoring each other. Years ago we believed that we had a firm grip on things at home and were successfully balancing our careers, our relationship, and the needs of our kids. And that’s when the bottom fell out of our marriage.
3 Practical Ways to Love One Another as the Bible Teaches
Sometimes it feels as if our society has forgotten how to love one another. Deep down, I know that’s not entirely true. Yet as I look around our hurting world and the ease of attacking each other from behind electronic screens, it seems we could all use a fresh perspective on what it looks like to love like Jesus, just as we’re taught in the Bible.
Using the Sword of the Spirit
If you knew of an effective, spiritual weapon that would flawlessly protect you from the schemes of the enemy, would you use it? Jesus did. He was adept at using the Sword of the Spirit.
In the wilderness, He was hungry, hadn’t likely slept well for weeks, and was far from what might have felt comfortable. 40 days of fasting in the wilderness will do that. During this time of weakness, Jesus faced the temptation of Satan (see Luke 4:1-13), fought a spiritual battle with spiritual weapons, and walked away victorious. This provides the ultimate example of using the Sword of the Spirit, which the Bible teaches is the Word of God.
Should Christians Pursue Planning and Goal Setting?
As we follow Jesus, our aim is to become increasingly like Him. We are created in God’s image (Genesis 1:27) and given the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16). God has a plan for us; we should have plans for ourselves as well. Our planning and goal setting are best when aligned with His. Then they can most effectively help us accomplish His divine purpose for our lives.