Hello from my little corner of the internet. I know it has been quiet around here, but I am still breathing! Life has been full of the ups and downs that come with each season, but I’ve been busy speaking, teaching from the Bible, writing Bible studies, and working on a devotional. Not to mention doing my best each night …
There is Blessing in Belief
Just believe! I’m a sucker for a good holiday movie but each one I see has the same message – Christmas is all about the magic of belief. While I agree with the power of belief, I find the end result of these Christmas movies to be somewhat shallow. I don’t want my belief to only be wrapped up in …
Is It Better to Give than to Receive?
The hustle and bustle have begun. The grocery aisles are lined with turkeys and all the trimmings and malls are decorated for Christmas. If you and I are not careful, we’ll get tired just thinking about the next four weeks. There will be much serving and giving, as well as receiving. This season can easily become more about checking items …
The Fight Worth Fighting
Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12 This was penned by the apostle Paul who had fought both the good fight and the bad fight. In his former way of living, Paul (who …
Jesus Still Breaks Through
I am currently praying for many who are in need of a breakthrough, and it is encouraging to remember the greatest breakthrough in history. Jesus broke through the barrier of sin to make a way for us to come near to God. On the cross, Jesus spoke, “It is finished.” (John 19:30). At that moment, the veil, which separated the …
The Best Way to Lead is to Follow
My husband and I were talking about leadership recently. It seems people are either clambering to be in the driver’s seat or reluctant to be in any kind of leadership position. Like it or not, we are all leading in some way or another. And, like it or not, we are all following in some way or another. Whether leading …
There is Always a Way Out
Your path led through the sea, your way through the mighty waters, though your footprints were not seen. You led your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron. Psalm 70:19-20 When I read the story of Moses in the pages of Scripture, I am amazed at his fortitude in leading a multitude of people through the …
There’s Room at the Table
My daughter was a leader at a Younglife camp in Georgia a few years ago. The last night of camp (pictured here) the leaders set a table for over 500 teenagers. The message was clear – there is room at the table of the Lord for everyone. I’ve never set a table for 500 guests but when I take the time …
Hope Against All Hope
Hope has been my heart cry in this season. In the tension of now and not yet. In the hope deferred. In the waiting. In the unseen. In the ups and downs of emotions. I’ve seen and experienced much in my 50+ years of life. Like you, I’ve been on the mountain tops, in the low valleys and everywhere in …
Just Be Still
In the transition to “empty nest”, I found it difficult to nail down exactly what each day should look like. I had been a stay-at-home mom who did a lot more than just stay at home. I love being a wife and a mom and running a household. I also love ministering to women through speaking and writing and leading. …