I like routine. But life happens. And life is seldom routine. No matter what stage of life you find yourself in, there is always a need for balance. Some days I just feel like I am shuffling neglect. Choosing one thing over another means that something is put on hold–hopefully not to the detriment of…
This is for you, my friend. You are many. You are grieving, hurting, struggling, doubting. And you need answers: “Is God listening?” “Does He see?” “Does He care?” “How can I know He will be there for me?” The answers are there, in His Word. Remember this and be brave; take it to heart, you transgressors!…
I have two beautiful friends that just won’t go away. No matter how hard I try. They just won’t spread their wings and fly. They come back to me over and over again, despite my efforts to encourage them to be on their way. Every morning they appear at my window–rather, fly into my window.…
Don’t let anyone ever tell you that God doesn’t still work miracles… For so many that have prayed–thank you! For others who are just hearing of our plight, here is our story. God’s story. He is at work. He is alive and working in ways we don’t always recognize, but this one has just unfolded right…
“Out of the mouths of babes.” If you are a pray-er, it is more likely than not that you have had those times when you have prayed and prayed until you didn’t know what else to pray. If you haven’t experienced it yet–hold on–that day will come. It comes to us all… I have four…
It’s not uncommon these days for a woman (even my age!) to get a tattoo. Often they carry a significant meaning; not always just a fashion statement or mid-life crisis, these permanent scars become more of a visible statement of the person bearing their mark. Confession: I don’t personally have a tattoo carved on my body… …but…
Live Simply. It’s easier said than done, isn’t it? My heart is willing, but when life just gets a little complicated, it does get harder to keep it all in perspective: Trying to focus on what I need to do today… It’s not always easy to do on those days when you feel like there aren’t…
There. I said it. Although it’s true that I wasn’t the kind of girl who grew up dreaming of being the wife of a pastor, I know that it’s even more true that God knew my committment to Him as a young girl was sincere. I gave my life to Him and I meant it with all my heart.…
“Plunging deeper into faith can mean swimming in some choppy waters. Our fallen world is filled with storms and difficulties. But deepening discipleship involves a deepening of our commitment to the Lord regardless of circumstances or comfort.” “Our focal verse is Job’s affirmation that his decision was not based on circumstances. He would follow the…
Too often we hear a truth, read a truth, or experience a truth but never really let it sink in. When I say, I “need” to write, you have to understand that this is how I process what God is teaching me. I have a tendency to busy myself when I’m trying not to think…
