For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 3:3 A friend recently asked me what I thought it meant to be “hidden” in Christ. I had just been contemplating not hiding my light for Jesus, not being ashamed of the Gospel of Christ. As the world gets darker and darker we might be tempted to …
There is Still Room to Grow
I am a local church girl through and through (and have been since I was a toddler), I’ve been digging deep in various Bible study groups for well over 20 years, but nothing has grown my faith more than personally engaging in Scripture on my own. Please don’t get me wrong, being part of a local church body will always …
4 Words of Truth from a Woman in the Race
As a woman in middle age now, I’m often asked how I make it through life’s obstacles – what makes a marriage great – or how to best raise your kids in this culture. If I could only give one piece of advice it would be this: DON’T GIVE UP! That’s exactly what the enemy of our souls wants for …
Living in the Moment
Many times this summer I’ve found myself missing the younger years with my kids. I recently passed by a church that was in full Vacation Bible School (VBS) mode and fun memories came flooding through my mind. For years my kids attended two weeks of VBS. One at our home church where I volunteered and brought neighborhood kids along with …
What’s Tripping You Up?
Have you ever had one of those moments when you’re walking along and suddenly find yourself sprawled out on the ground? As we walk through life, there is an enemy of our souls who would love nothing more than to trip us up. Scripture warns us over and over again to be watchful, to be on our guard against the …
Fruitfulness in Every Season
If you’re like me, you have a particular season of the year that you like best. I am a summer girl at heart but the older I get, I am learning how to look for and enjoy the fruit each season has. Our part is to scatter seed and trust the Lord to make things grow in their time. Ask …
Remembering Freedom
On Memorial Day, our country took time to pause and honor those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. As my husband and I walked through a local cemetery, beautifully lined with flags, I was overcome with emotion as I reflected on my freedom – not only in America but in Jesus. The sacrifice Jesus made for humanity wasn’t just …
A Woman of Faith
My sister-in-law Cindy was a true woman of faith. Like many of us, she did not have the easiest life, but in the midst of her challenges, she exhibited amazing faith. Cindy lived a life that I believe could be added right into the Hebrews 11 hall of fame. By faith Cindy kept her eyes fixed on Jesus – without …
Boxed In or Free?
Trying to keep God in a box is like trying to bottle up the ocean. The enemy of our soul tries to box us in to keep us from experiencing our position of freedom in the Lord. Jesus didn’t die on the cross and rise from the grave to be confined. He conquered the grave so that we could be …
Keeping Love Alive in Marriage
Each year I am more and more grateful for the gift of Jesus in my life as well as the gift of my husband. No, it’s not always easy. It’s not always full of goosebumps. It’s messy and wonderful all wrapped up together. One of the sweetest things to see is an older couple walking hand in hand together – …