Their raw, fragile emotions raged as they waited all Sabbath long before bringing spices to His tomb. When they finally arrived, His body was missing! Continue Reading …
October
In spite of the fact that there are billions of people on this planet, the world watched and cared deeply for number 16 . . . for number 33. Continue Reading …
“I can’t take this anymore!” How many times has your frustration level risen to the point that you truly believed you couldn’t handle one more thing? Continue Reading …
I was worshiping the Lord this morning when I felt a very clear directive in my heart: “Today is the day to take away the binkie.” Continue Reading …
A couple weeks ago, I left my computer and cubicle behind, and hit the streets asking women some tough questions about what it means to be a true woman. Continue Reading …
If you’d asked 20-year-old Holly Elliff what she was going to do with her life, her answer would’ve been quite different than the way her life actually turned out. Continue Reading …
As a child growing up in a Roman Catholic family during the 1960s, we celebrated Halloween. Continue Reading …
Most change happens gradually. But then there are those changes that happen all at once. They are “Click!” moments when our perspectives suddenly shift. Continue Reading …
I often find that women have made a home where their husband feels “threatened.” Perhaps he hasn't admitted to this, but he may feel he can do nothing right. Continue Reading …
Politics is difficult, and often a “dirty” business. We have to remember that we’re choosing the better of two candidates, not the better of two evils. Continue Reading …
November
I started noticing that the incredibly encouraging emails my mom regularly sent me were full of Scripture. Continue Reading …
This may be the most important way you can ever serve your man . . . Continue Reading …
It’s nice to be remembered. A card on a special day, a look from a knowing friend. What does this personal attention from the God of the universe mean? Continue Reading …
"Why have kids?" That's a question couples are increasingly prone to ask. Continue Reading …
So often women lament the fact that they desire a spiritual leader; theylong for their husband to lead–but he won’t! Continue Reading …
It’s fine to take all kinds of issues into consideration as you decide on a church home for your family. Here are a few of the issues I’d put on my list . . . Continue Reading …
Have you ever crossed your arms, dug in your heels, and determined, “No more! I’ve been hurt enough, and I will NOT allow it to happen ever again.” Continue Reading …
Some men make decisions throughout the day in their vocational role, but when entering their home they feel inadequate and fearful to make the simplest choices. Continue Reading …
We often sense the Lord’s presence in places of serenity. But what happens when the scenery changes—when it becomes waves of uncertainty, doubt, or fear? Continue Reading …
(Don’t look behind you now, but someone thinks you’re pretty amazing!!) Continue Reading …
I’m married to a youth pastor. I know all about unrealistic expectations, excess criticism, and the identity crisis that being a family in ministry can cause. Continue Reading …