Sharing words of encouragement
Hi, I’m Ivanna Baron. Welcome! I’m a writer, encourager, and mental health and wellness advocate. I share my story and experiences to help and encourage others. Here you’ll find devotionals and blogs that encourage you to persevere through life’s challenges, find joy in the everyday, experience wellness, and trust God through it all. Learn more about me here and read the latest below. Join my newsletter to receive updates via email. Thank you for visiting. I hope you find something helpful here.
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The Benefits of a Morning Routine
Having a morning routine equips you to handle everything you encounter throughout your day better. By establishing a morning routine, you prioritize self-care, mental health, and personal growth, which enables you to serve everyone in your life better and more effectively.
Six Ways to Cultivate Joy
Some of us must choose joy each day. Given the state of the world, it may feel challenging to find something to be joyful about, but that isn’t true. There are still so many things in life in which to find joy. Today, I want to share Six Ways to Cultivate Joy In A Challenging World.
Your Work Matters
Sometimes it feels like the weekdays are stuck on repeat: wake up, go to work, come home, go to bed, and do it all over again. This can feel especially frustrating if you’re in a job that doesn’t seem to make a difference, or one that feels disconnected from your calling or long-term goals.
Three Ways To Hear God More Clearly
Sometimes, we find ourselves having to make a decision about something but are unsure what to do. We ask God for direction, but we feel he has gone silent. This can be frustrating and make us feel alone in our decisions. I’ve been there.
God Will Not Abandon You
We live in a time when it’s become socially acceptable to cut people off without explanation, also known as ghosting. It’s often promoted as a way to set boundaries with those who are deemed unworthy of continued access.
How To Read The Bible More
It’s a goal of mine to read the Bible every day. Most of the time, I do, but that only came after I created a reading habit and understood why I was reading it. Today I want to share some tips that may help you create a Bible-reading habit and read the Bible more consistently.
You Are Not Your Mistakes
Growing up in the 1980s and 1990s, we didn’t have cell phones, the internet, or email. If we wanted to talk to a friend, we had to call them from a home phone, find a pay phone, or show up at their house and knock.
How I Maintain Peace Of Mind
At times, the world can feel out of control and chaotic. So, I’ve learned that I must protect my inner peace as much as possible, especially as someone who experiences anxiety. This is not to say I ignore what’s happening in the world and forget about everyone struggling.
God Sees You
We’ve all had a day or two when we’ve felt invisible. Maybe someone waved in our direction and we waved back, only to realize they were greeting the person behind us.
How To Cope With Doubt as a Christian
If you’re a believer and you’re questioning your faith because you don’t know where you fit in the current Christian culture, because your beliefs don’t seem to fit anywhere, open your Bible. Let me explain…
How To Create a Wellness Routine You Enjoy
When we begin a wellness journey, we want to set ourselves up for success, so we read, watch videos, listen to wellness podcasts, and more. We try to find the perfect wellness routine, eat the ideal number of calories, and exercise perfectly to reach our wellness goals quickly.
My Experience With Anxiety (How Fasting And Prayer Helped Me)
Today, I’m sharing my experience with anxiety. This experience was one of the darkest times in my life, but it served as a catalyst for me to trust in God and His power more deeply than I ever had before, and it was what led me to start this website and share my story to help others.
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Keep Going: 30 Devotionals That Encourage You To Keep Going Every Day
Life can be challenging at times, but there are still so many things to be joyful about. I’ve experienced some challenging and anxiety-ridden times in my life, but through it all, God has sustained me and given me the strength to keep going!
In this devotional, I share encouraging scriptures, relatable stories and experiences, and reflections that I pray will encourage you to persevere through life’s challenges, find joy in the everyday, and trust God through it all.
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