Jun 20, 2024 | Follow Christ (Count the Cost), Idolatry, Surrender
I asked my friend, “How did you get in?” A sly smile crept over her face, “Well, I couldn’t find any doors or windows, so I climbed over the wall.” Her words still make me laugh, but it was closer to reality than I wanted to admit. For...
Jun 18, 2023 | Courage, Sanctity of Life, Spiritual Growth
He could have walked away . . . They were not married, his girlfriend was pregnant, and her family was pressuring her to have an abortion. But instead of walking away, my dad found the courage to propose. Seven months later, I took my first breath, never knowing how...
Feb 28, 2023 | Christian Life, Spiritual Growth
What do you do when you’re too busy to take time to connect with God? In the busyness of life, it’s easy to take for granted that God is always present. Our lives move fast every single day. We stay up late and get up early. The hustle and bustle is the...
Dec 1, 2022 | Character of God, Christian Life, Spiritual Growth
Christmas has always been my favorite time of year. It is especially fun when children are young. Who can resist the joy of seeing little loved ones’ faces light up as they discover the thrill of an exciting new toy? However, in today’s gadget-giddy world, when I...
Oct 31, 2022 | Courage, Fear & Doubt, Image of God
Why do we put on masks if we are created in the image of God? I did not grow up going to church. As such, Halloween seemed a harmless annual opportunity to amass delicious chocolate treats. I will never forget one year when I was six years old. My mother worked for...
Oct 5, 2022 | Bible Study Sneak Peeks (Excerpts), Christian Life, Patience, Perseverance, Spiritual Growth
There is nothing like spending time with God. When we are in conversation with Him or enjoying His presence through reading His Word, the world can seem to be at peace around us, even if just for a moment. When we savor the simple joy of walking with God, we are then...