For years, I was the "queen of bad" at hiding God's Word in my heart. I had great intentions and periodically even managed to memorize a verse or two. . . Continue Reading …
January
On January 1, I dusted off and opened up my One-Year Bible. On January 5, my eyes grew wide as I read that Adam lived 930 years. . . Continue Reading …
Read about the message being communicated in Rachel Simmons' book The Curse of the Good Girl: Raising Authentic Girls with Courage and Confidence. Continue Reading …
According to a recent article I read, feminism allows individuals to redefine feminism and construct a personal feminist philosophy. . . Continue Reading …
February
It humbles me -- when I consider these men and women who smiled at a death that held no power over them and who longed for the Messiah from afar. Continue Reading …
In the movie Return to Me, a character is asked by his granddaughter if he needs help with cleaning up. His response, "No, no. I've been blessed with work." Continue Reading …
Returning to seasons of young love can refresh a weary heart—young marital love as well as young love for the Savior. Continue Reading …
When my friend suggested eating at a certain café specializing in gourmet breads, I hesitated only a moment before I agreed. . . Continue Reading …
We know that Jesus spent His time on earth serving others. But have you ever considered how often He ministered when it was inconvenient? Continue Reading …
March
This morning I've been contemplating another aspect of Jesus' adult life that I don't often hear mentioned—the fact that He remained single. Continue Reading …
If you've grown dull in your approach to the Almighty, today you can begin cultivating a fresh hunger for Him! Continue Reading …
Struggling against God's design will leave you wounded, wondering what went wrong. God had something much better in mind for women when He gave them life. Continue Reading …
You don't have to chart your own course or manipulate your circumstances to fit your expertly designed "master plan." Continue Reading …
Is your heart tied to the temporary or are you living for the forever? Continue Reading …
Gratitude changes things. But first, you need to tell God you're going there. Continue Reading …
Jennifer Rothschild is blind, but it would only be a waste of time for you to feel sorry for her. Continue Reading …
April
I lost the battle with my tongue last night. Continue Reading …
I overheard a young man complain that he received plenty of pats on the back at work, but had to work really hard to hear any kind of compliment at home . . . Continue Reading …
My friend’s long walk through death’s shadows has ended this week. Kathy Helvey’s four-year battle with leukemia has given way to the victory of eternal life. Continue Reading …
Enkelejda describes Albanian women as “used and abused.” Kidnapping, human trafficking, pornography, prostitution, and organ trafficking all run rampant. Continue Reading …
It’s not every day a girl like me gets to meet a woman like Enkelejda Kumaraku . . . Continue Reading …