All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16 I attended a memorial service honoring the life of an 83 year old man this week. The pastor who gave the eulogy talked of this man’s love for …
Comparing or Cheering?
Am I the only one who compares my circumstances to others? Jesus addressed Peter, one of His disciples, about this very thing when Peter had his eyes on another disciple, John. When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must …
You Be You!
My son used to often say, “You be you!” I believe at the end of our days we will not have to answer for anyone else’s calling but our own. Of course the Lord will use us to influence others. We must look beyond ourselves to help others. But each of us must fulfill our own calling. I must be …
3 Choices in the Midst of Difficulty
An extended family member received some devastating news a few weeks ago. Since then, we have gathered together to pray for a miracle, encouraged one another, and set up help in practical ways. Wisdom from doctors is helpful, obtaining information is important but looking to Jesus is vital. In the midst of difficulty, we may feel encouraged one moment and …
Don’t Give Up!
I don’t know about you, but there are times when I feel like giving up. Have you ever gone through a rope’s course? In my college years, while training for a short-term mission trip, I was challenged to a climbing wall. The first half of the climb I could hear the cheers of my teammates below. The second half of …
What’s Your Shelf Life?
We are living in a time where beauty and youth are idolized. It can be exhausting trying to keep up with it all. Have you ever felt like your shelf life has expired? Listen in as Christy Waters and I chat about enjoying the journey even in the midst of change. Whether you are young, old or middle-aged – if …
Back to School
I am enjoying all of the cute back to school pictures on Facebook and Instagram. I too was that mom taking my kid’s first day of school picture outside the front door. When they were in elementary school I even went a step further taking one with their teacher in the classroom. Yes, the older they got the more impatient …
Hope in the Wait
In seasons of waiting we must keep our hope alive! One of the best ways to do this is to lavishly sow the Word of God. What a fun time we all had chatting about life and when you get four ladies together there is bound to be a birth story! Click on the title to listen in.
Prepared To Be Instant In Season
Have you ever felt like giving up? I would love to have you join in and listen as Gwendolyn and I chat about being instant both in and out of season. Preparation is worth it!
Like It or Not, Change is Inevitable
One of my best friends tells everyone I love change while she is opposed to it. My husband and I both grew up in Air Force families which allowed us many opportunities to embrace change. After saying “I do” 25 years ago, we’ve stayed put in Oklahoma. Although we haven’t endured drastic changes like a cross-country move, we still experience …