I have two friends very close to my heart. A brother and a sister in Christ, and right now, they are struggling… One is going through a painful divorce while raising little children. The other is a single parent fighting difficult family members who have different beliefs. It is clear they are facing serious trials, …
As I am writing this, I realize I am writing to myself just as much as to anyone else. Every year we make New Year’s resolutions. We focus on diet, fitness, habits, and goals. But how often do we stop and ask ourselves a deeper question?How can I get closer to God?How can I become …
Reflections on Relationships The holiday season is here. Does it make you happy or sad, or perhaps a little bit of both? I wonder how many of us struggle with relationships during this time. How many times have we been hurt by rude comments, a cold shoulder, or even a mean look? I have often …
What Am I Consuming Daily? It is a question I have been asking myself more and more. I wake up knowing I need to pray and read the Bible, but instead I reach for my phone. When I finally get a free moment in the middle of the chaos, the cooking, the cleaning, the diaper …
Welcome to Gospel Guided Living. I’m Ivana. Follower of Jesus, a devoted wife, and a mother of three. For a long time, I felt the world was getting a little too loud, so I decided to step back and find a calmer way to share my heart. This blog is a quiet space for the things that matter …