Hi, I’m Ivanna Baron. Welcome!
I’m a writer and encourager. I share my story, experiences, and how God has worked in my life to help and encourage others. Additionally, I write blogs and devotionals that encourage you to persevere through life’s challenges, find joy in the everyday, and trust God through it all. Thank you for stopping by. I hope you find something helpful and encouraging here today.
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Take It One Step At A Time
I enjoy running, and I’ve been doing it on and off for most of my adult life. One year, I decided to challenge myself by signing up for a half-marathon. I trained for 12 weeks to make sure I’d be ready on race day.
Six Ways To Cultivate More Joy In Life
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 to find joy in. Today, I want to share Six Ways to Cultivate More Joy in Life.
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 Hear God’s Voice 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, but I’ve found some things that help me hear
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.
Habits For Maintaining Peace Of Mind In A Chaotic World
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. 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. Or maybe we were cut off in traffic, or skipped in line, as if
Four Things I Did To Start Reading The Bible More Consistently
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.
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!