Blogs for Christian Living and Biblical Encouragement

Explore biblical encouragement and practical faith through the Built Up Ministries blog. Featuring diverse perspectives from writers like Jen Dugger, Hannah Cline, Jennai Dugger, JM Huey, and Jaide Graham, we share insights on prayer, grief, and spiritual growth to help you stay rooted in Christ.

Waiting for What

I have always felt God’s presence very clearly when He is leading me to do something. So, when I feel trepidatious after prayer, not knowing what to do or say next, I am nervous. I wonder, now what? Is it me? Have I lost the ability to perceive His presence? Or am I supposed to wait on Him to make things clear?

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Faith, Encouragement Jennai Dugger Faith, Encouragement Jennai Dugger

Right Next Step

Recently, at my internship, a lot of people have told me that they see that I could be a team lead and recommended that I apply for a full-time internship with this church. This terrified me – mostly insecurity on my part.... So many doubts went into my head about me not being fit enough to lead, not being able to communicate that well, and wondering if I could handle that much pressure and responsibility. 


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Spiritual Growth, Faith Jen Dugger Spiritual Growth, Faith Jen Dugger

Trusting God’s Voice

With a purse full of pills, she had planned to take her life, but she decided to stop at the first church along her way because she had heard it was a sin to take her life. So, just in case, she decided to give God a chance and to prove if He was real, cared and loved her by stopping her.

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Meet the Writers

  • Portrait of a Built Up Ministries team member dedicated to leading people to encounter God's glory and providing spiritual mentorship.

    Hannah Cline

    Meet Hannah Cline, a Christian writer for Built Up Ministries. Hannah uses her gift of storytelling to share messages of God's love, hope, and grace, inspiring others to draw closer to His goodness.

  • Portrait of a Built Up Ministries team member and the founder dedicated to leading people to encounter God's glory and providing spiritual mentorship.

    Jen Dugger

    Discover the heart behind Built Up Ministries with founder Jen Dugger. A lifelong writer, Jen is passionate about bringing Scripture to life and helping others encounter the true character of Jesus.

  • Portrait of a Built Up Ministries team member dedicated to leading people to encounter God's glory and providing spiritual mentorship.

    Jennai Dugger

    Jennai Dugger shares her personal journey of faith and the transformative power of God's work. Through her writing, she aims to inspire hope and reflect God's glory to everyone she reaches.

  • Portrait of a Built Up Ministries team member dedicated to leading people to encounter God's glory and providing spiritual mentorship.

    JM Huey

    With a background in teaching writing, JM Huey brings inspiring stories and messages of faith to Built Up Ministries. JM focuses on creating content that connects hearts and spreads hope.

  • Portrait of a Built Up Ministries team member dedicated to leading people to encounter God's glory and providing spiritual mentorship.

    Jaide Graham

    Meet Jaide Graham, a writer for Built Up Ministries passionate about biblical truth and discipleship. Follow her journey of faith as a new mother finding peace in God’s promises and discovering His grace in every season of life.