Identifying with Jesus

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.” Hebrews 4:15 One revolutionary truth stands … Read More

A Letter to My Teens about Dating

“See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the people, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you.” Isaiah 60:2 Dear Children, In a world where family, marriage, and genders are on trial, you … Read More

Addressing Gender Questions with Faith

“For as he thinks in his heart, so is he…” Proverbs 23:7a (NKJV) “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 Addressing Gender Questions with Faith All through my early years, I wanted … Read More

No Do-Overs

  “Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” James 4:14 “They are like a breath; their days are like a fleeting … Read More

The Wise Woman Enjoys: Mom Tips Week 8

“The wise woman builds her house.” Proverbs 14:1a These Mom Tips are meant to enhance your life and role as a Christian wife, mom, discipler of your children, homemaker, and friend. Pray about which ideas to try and keep this … Read More

Keeper of the Chocolate

“Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.” Psalm 90:14 “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and … Read More

Choosing Joy

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds.” James 1:2 (ESV) Choosing Joy Do you ever hear clichés that make you cringe every time you hear them leave someone’s lips? Some of those phrases for me are … Read More

An Attitude of Gratitude

“Those who sacrifice thank offerings honor me, and to the blameless I will show my salvation.” Psalms 50:23 NIV “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And … Read More

Dare to Dream

“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,” Ephesians 3:20 “For no word from God will ever fail.” Luke 1:37 “ ‘If you … Read More