<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[ Ragan Williams ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faith-based journals, devotionals, Bible study resources, and digital downloads designed to encourage spiritual growth.]]></description><link>https://www.raganwilliams.com/growinginfaithblog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:37:17 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.raganwilliams.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Influence of a Father]]></title><description><![CDATA[A father’s influence reaches much further than he may ever realize. The lessons he teaches, the example he sets, the encouragement he gives, and the love he shows can shape lives for generations]]></description><link>https://www.raganwilliams.com/post/the-influence-of-a-father</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3751fbbdd425edc8c7dee4</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e3f44_f1d95b142056474ea5b12a0f59327686~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ragan W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old Cycles Do Not Have to Become Permanent Identities]]></title><description><![CDATA[God never intended for our struggles to become our identity.]]></description><link>https://www.raganwilliams.com/post/old-cycles-do-not-have-to-become-permanent-identities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3745f6a8977cb11dd71c53</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 02:31:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e3f44_062a31be6fdb4fea964a2591cc33910e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ragan W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What You Can't See]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Looks impossible to us is just an opportunity for God to show his power]]></description><link>https://www.raganwilliams.com/post/keepwalking</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3605bfbfacb36e35409edc</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:33:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e3f44_d8274ac30a734429839b1f2ee67eea09~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Cedric Eatman</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freedom Delayed, Not Denied: Why History Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juneteenth reminds us that freedom delayed is not freedom denied. As we honor the past, we also remember the importance of truth, faith, resilience, and hope for future generations.
]]></description><link>https://www.raganwilliams.com/post/freedom-delayed-not-denied-why-history-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a34b136356410a3b5a312f6</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:17:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e3f44_36066761bb784a9ab2f140718226e508~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_427,h_543,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ragan W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't Lose Your Focus]]></title><description><![CDATA["But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you." Matthew 6:33 (CSB) ️Jesus told us to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things would be added to us. Yet when challenges arise, fear often tries to take over. We begin to focus on the bills, the uncertainty, and the problems we cannot solve. But fear is not from God. God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind (2 Timothy...]]></description><link>https://www.raganwilliams.com/post/don-t-lose-your-focus</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a34a4e4356410a3b5a2efc9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:17:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e3f44_cfd7fcfbafe145a1905d84bee7129699~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ragan W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why We Struggle with New Seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people say they want God to do something new in their lives. A new opportunity. A new season. A new beginning. A fresh start. But have you ever noticed that when God actually starts doing something new, it can feel uncomfortable? I think one of the reasons we struggle with new seasons is because they often require us to let go of old ones. We like the idea of God opening a new door, but we do not always like walking away from the door that just closed. Even when we know God is leading us...]]></description><link>https://www.raganwilliams.com/post/why-we-struggle-with-new-seasons</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a336322a0be590c66dcfc7e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:09 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ragan W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[God Uses Ordinary People]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever looked at someone and thought, "God could never use me the way He uses them"? Maybe you've watched a pastor preach, listened to someone teach, or seen a person walking confidently in their calling and wondered what makes them different. The truth is, when we read Scripture, we discover that God has always used ordinary people. Moses was a shepherd. David was the youngest son in his family and wasn't even invited when Samuel came looking for Israel's next king. Peter was a...]]></description><link>https://www.raganwilliams.com/post/god-uses-ordinary-people</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33408a38520286278f78ad</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:06:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ragan W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prayer Is More Than a List of Requests]]></title><description><![CDATA[If we're honest, many of us learned to pray by asking God for things. We pray when we need help. We pray when we're facing a difficult situation. We pray when someone we love is hurting. There is nothing wrong with that. Scripture tells us to bring our requests to God. But prayer is meant to be so much more than a list of requests. Imagine if every conversation you had with a friend consisted of asking them for something. Eventually, that relationship would feel one-sided. Relationships grow...]]></description><link>https://www.raganwilliams.com/post/prayer-is-more-than-a-list-of-requests</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a334b77ce85b49c3c4ee1a9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:00:14 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ragan W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Do While You Wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waiting is hard. Most of us do not mind praying. We do not mind believing God. We do not even mind stepping out in faith. What we struggle with is waiting. We pray, trust God with the situation, and then start looking for Him to answer by the end of the business day. When the answer does not come as quickly as we hoped, frustration can begin to creep in. And if someone tells you waiting is easy, they are probably not telling you the whole truth. Waiting is not easy. At least it isn't for me....]]></description><link>https://www.raganwilliams.com/post/what-to-do-while-you-wait</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a334ad9a0be590c66dcc5bf</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:33:25 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ragan W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Do I Know If God Is Speaking to Me?]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the questions I hear most often is, "How do I know if God is speaking to me?" Maybe you've asked it too. I know I have. When I first started seeking a deeper relationship with God, I wanted a clear answer. I wanted to know exactly what His voice sounded like and how I could recognize it every time He spoke. What I discovered is that hearing God is often not what we expect. Many people are looking for an audible voice, a dramatic sign, or a supernatural experience. While God can...]]></description><link>https://www.raganwilliams.com/post/how-do-i-know-if-god-is-speaking-to-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3347ffa0be590c66dcbf6c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:21:15 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ragan W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gods Presence in Trials]]></title><description><![CDATA[ When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you."Isaiah 43:2 (NKJV)  Reflection Notice that God says when, not if. He never promised a life without trials, hardships, disappointments, or seasons of pain. Following Christ does not exempt us from life's storms. We will face deep waters and fiery trials. There will be moments when circumstances...]]></description><link>https://www.raganwilliams.com/post/gods-presence-in-trials</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a333e8e38520286278f741c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:42:51 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ragan W</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>