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Before I am wife, before I am mother, before I am writer, before I am sister, editor, daughter, leader, American, or any other-fill-in-the-blank I could come up with, that’s what Mary’s story teaches me today. I am the Lord’s servant. Whatever God wills, let it be.
Read MoreOur choices today will either add to our strength and health, or lead to disease and decay. A blog on choosing holy, Christ-centered friendships over toxic, negative influences.
Read MoreThe last thing we think to do sometimes is turn to the Lord. In our pride, we think we should be able to handle the demands of life like a champion, slaying obstacles with ease and taking challenges in stride. But here’s the truth: I’m not my savior—Jesus is. My blog on remembering to cry out to the Lord, not fix things myself.
Read MoreThey are such simple things, these small acts of kindness. They cost nothing, yet have the power to bring such comfort to those around us. A smile. Meeting someone’s eye. Holding a door. Little things, but hugely significant in impact—like how a sliver of moon shining in the dark night can illuminate your path. You never know what your light can mean to someone else—or how you can draw them to Jesus. My blog on shining your Christ-light.
Read MoreI used to think the Holy Spirit was this magical, intangible, ethereal vapor, not a person but a thing. But as I have studied the word of God more intensely these last several years, my thinking has changed. I now understand the Holy Spirit is not an “it” but a person. And oh, the understanding and truth that has welled up in me now that I know this!
Read MoreBeing a Christian involves a perspective shift. No longer does the world revolve around me! My blog on shrugging off my old, self-centered ways and wrapping myself in the virtues of Christ.
Read MoreI remember considering whether I should put God first on my list and thinking, “I know I’m supposed to….” And yet I didn’t. On getting my priorities straight and putting God first.
Read MoreFriendship was always a huge struggle for me. Then one day I looked up and realized I wasn’t lonely anymore. I still didn’t have close female friends. On the surface, life hadn’t changed much. What was the difference? Jesus.
Read MoreHave you ever been on the cusp of a major life change, like a significant job change or health decision, and gone to God for guidance? Then God answered, showed you the path, but your family or friends’ reaction caused you to doubt whether you’d heard God right, or made you waver in your conviction? My blog on is doubt a sin, and what the Bible says we should do about it.
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