Lean Years, Generous Hearts When John and I first got married, we lived through some very lean years. I’d been a single mom, raising my son Cory on my own, and John took on an instant family when we tied the knot. He was in college at the time, and we found ourselves living in…
I remember a season when I felt overwhelmed and spiritually dry. I had so many responsibilities—work deadlines, family obligations, and church commitments—that I pushed my quiet time with God to the bottom of my list. One day, I realized that my spiritual life had become a shadow of what it once was. I desperately wanted…
My heart aches as I pray for one of my adult daughters, who’s struggling with the consequences of her choices. After we adopted her at twelve, we raised her in faith, but she drifted away once she turned eighteen, wanting to forge her own path. She’s facing many struggles, yet she still resists change. It’s…
I’m not sure I should admit this, but as much as I loved the book Women Living Well by Courtney Joseph Fallick, I felt a twinge of jealousy as I read chapter two. Unexpected emotions rolled around in my gut as I read about how Courtney’s mother sat down with her when she was…
As Christian women, we often find ourselves juggling many responsibilities and commitments. Between work, family, friendships, hobbies, and other obligations, it can be challenging to find time for everything. However, when we prioritize our relationship with God, we can find the balance to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. In this blog post, we’ll explore…
Have you ever wondered, “What’s the big deal about worship?” Maybe you’ve been to church and seen people singing their hearts out, raising their hands, or even crying. You might’ve thought, “I don’t get it. Is this necessary? Can’t I pray at home and get on with my day?” Maybe you have been doing the…
In the journey of faith, “pressing forward” is a powerful call to action. It’s about moving towards the future with intention, guided by the divine purpose God has laid out for each of us. This call to action is beautifully encapsulated in Philippians 3:13, where the Apostle Paul talks about forgetting what lies behind and…
Finding Peace and Happiness through Confession In the complexity of human emotions, guilt and shame stand out as particularly challenging threads. These feelings are not strangers to many of us; indeed, they have woven their way through my life, creating a backdrop of darkness and despair. Perhaps you, too, have been haunted by these shadows,…
What’s So Good About Good Friday? I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you … that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, [and] that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures. 1 Corinthians 15:1,3-4 (NIV) Today, people all around the world…
Is heaven for real? As a follower of God, I believe the answer is yes … but during my grandfather’s passing I discovered that I was right. How I know heaven is for real … Years ago I met a hospice nurse named Penny. Her job was to make the last days of terminally ill…
Just Be Available If you want God to work in your life, then just be available! Be available AND believe He will move on your behalf. You have to believe this. If you don’t believe in a BIG God with BIG dreams there’s no use being available. When you learn to trust God completely and…
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