As a young girl, I enjoyed watching Captain Von Trapp and Maria in The Sound of Music discover their love for each other and thinking, “Wow! How romantic!” Continue Reading …
June
"There is something more that God is wanting to do." Do you believe that? Or do your eyes glaze over when the word "revival" is mentioned? Continue Reading …
Every baby is big news, but the birth of one Toronto baby grabbed international headlines . . . the parents have opted to leave their baby’s gender a secret. Continue Reading …
July
God created gender as a picture of the best love story ever told. He assigned each of us a role to play in telling the story of His rescue of His beloved bride. Continue Reading …
As you celebrate the freedom others won for us, I pray Jesus continues to free us up to fully live and enjoy the abundant life He purchased for us! Continue Reading …
I always knew the standard was perfection. Maybe it's because I'm a firstborn, or because I was raised on the Bible. Either way, I knew I didn't measure up. Continue Reading …
It troubles God when we wear masks that attempt to keep Him—and others—from looking into our hearts. Continue Reading …
As a young woman, one of my greatest fears was missing God’s will for my life. I lived under the pressure that one wrong move would thwart God’s plans for me! Continue Reading …
Like many of you, I was glued to the news last week awaiting the verdict in the case of Casey Anthony, who was accused of murdering her two-year-old daughter. Continue Reading …
As unbelievers, we just thought a life together as a couple would be a kick. A relationship with Christ was the last thing on our minds! Continue Reading …
Sometimes when you’ve been praying for something for what seems like all your life, you tend to think God doesn’t care or, maybe you haven’t been good enough. Continue Reading …
She caught my eye with her silver hair and a sweet face that made you sure she was someone’s “nana.” When I first saw her she was laying on the altar sobbing. Continue Reading …
I’m not saying we should never give input or share our thoughts. I’m simply suggesting letting go of the little stuff. Continue Reading …
In this busy hospital, it's unlikely for an elevator to go up seven floors without stopping, with only two people inside. I know God arranged this meeting. Continue Reading …
My husband announced he was planning a surprise for my birthday...Nothing could prepare me for how I felt when we pulled into the parking lot of Cracker Barrel! Continue Reading …
Daughters. How we long for them and love them. But what exhausting little creatures they are! Ask almost any parent and I think you will hear the same thing... Continue Reading …
My kids keep me laughing all day long. Watching the one-year-old transform from baby to big boy is a thrill. But . . . I haven’t always felt this way. Continue Reading …
August
When I was a girl, I was fascinated by a couple who would occasionally drop by. I’d pull up a chair and eagerly listen to her stories of travel and adventure. Continue Reading …
Scholars think Phoebe was probably a single, successful business woman. She was noted as a servant of the church. I know someone like her and maybe you do too. Continue Reading …
God's grace is like an ambulance that races to the point of our need the minute a call for help is made. But if we don't call, the ambulance doesn't come. Continue Reading …
It’s so easy to SAY I believe God’s Spirit lives in me, but as I examine my life, it’s obvious I don’t, because my daily living just doesn’t reflect His power. Continue Reading …