What happens when “give us this day our daily bread” turns into "uh, Lord, I didn’t mean this bread?" Continue Reading …
October
I could measure all that had been done to me with my own guilt-stained hands, or I could invite God into my wounds, trusting that He could heal our hearts and mess. Continue Reading …
God can lead us into temptation? How can we think about—and pray—these difficult words? Continue Reading …
Satan wants to deceive us, but God can protect us. Continue Reading …
November
At school, in the neighborhood, and even at church, your child will hear, “God isn’t really going to do that!” How will your child respond? Continue Reading …
The world says to take care of ourselves first and foremost, but what does the Bible say? Continue Reading …
A sense of entitlement has blanketed our world, and it’s scary, but there is a way to fight against it. Continue Reading …
Blessing doesn’t come by getting the life we want, but following God’s way. Continue Reading …
Or are they an invitation to something more? Continue Reading …
Would you like to build unity with people from different cultures in your church? Or between your church and another church? Continue Reading …
The details of hospitality that we get so caught up in are actually the backdrop to the greater story that takes place when we invite others into our homes. Continue Reading …
This year, I choose to be a woman of the process. Will you join me? Continue Reading …
Singles are doing an impossible feat—and gaining maturity in Christ through it. How can we better appreciate and support them? Continue Reading …
Navigating all the sugar and surrendering to the Lord. It’s a challenge, but it’s possible. Continue Reading …
Three lessons I learned from raising my kids around unbelieving grandparents. Continue Reading …
Why is thanksgiving important? Because He’s worth it. Continue Reading …
Thoughts on approaching the holidays for the overbusy, the multitasker, the woman “getting things done,” and the one trying to deal with her grief through productivity. Continue Reading …
A call to something new or a call to persevere in the old—what will give you wisdom for the next step? Continue Reading …
Politics, religion, controversy . . . what if we’re meant to have conversations on these topics with our loved ones? Continue Reading …
Our holiday gatherings don’t always look like the TV commercials, especially when they’re reminders of loss. How can we possibly give thanks? Continue Reading …
December
Being cozy or being spent? What will you choose this December? Continue Reading …