When I was pregnant with my firstborn, my husband and I attended a series of childbirth classes. We took in more information than my husband (or I) probably wanted to know. We learned about putting together a birth plan and about a variety of must needed items that would help in the laboring process. So I packed up a big …
A Spirit-Filled Woman
I had the pleasure of speaking at a women’s Bible study last week and I’d love to share a few of my thoughts on what a Spirit-filled woman looks like. I pray you are encouraged today to walk in the fullness of who the Lord has called you to be. He wants to empower you to move beyond what is …
Decisions that Become Defining Moments
Time is passing by at the same pace every hour of every day, but some moments seem to linger more than others. If you’ve lived long enough, you can look back and see decisions that become defining moments. Maybe your look back is in regret of a bad decision, in pain because of a difficult decision, or in gratefulness of …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Sweet & Salty
I was doubly blessed last week as I honored two amazing men. I celebrated my dad a few days early for Father’s Day and returned home in time to celebrate my husband as well. Danny and I were thrilled to have both of our kids home. We planned a whole weekend of family fun. My husband grew up water skiing …
Boundary Lines & Pleasant Places
What chaos we would have if there were no boundary lines. When I’m near the ocean I am grateful the Lord has established boundaries for the water. While driving 70 mph down the highway I am grateful civil engineers have set boundaries in place. If I undergo a medical procedure I am grateful the doctors, nurses, and technicians have gone …
The Best Advice
Some of the best advice I’ve ever received came to me many years ago as a young mom. I was actively involved in leading others through Bible study. I diligently filled in every line of my homework but I was lacking one thing – true intimacy with the Lord. This one thing does not come by lots of religious activity …