Aug 19, 2020 | Character of God, Christian Life, Perseverance
Ever been here: you have a major event coming up. So you plan. You prepare. You make your list and check it twice. No detail is left undone. Then, in a moment’s notice, everything changes. Circumstances force a change of schedule. Suddenly, it makes no difference how...
Jul 31, 2020 | Evil & Satan & Sin, Perseverance, Truth & Theology
“How are you feeling?” my friend asked. “Numb . . . Spiritually. Emotionally. Mentally. I feel numb.” Maybe you can relate. Perhaps you feel like you’re in a fog or heavy cloud. No matter how each of us describes it, the isolation is having a very real effect. Even as...
Jul 26, 2020 | Christian Life, Courage, Perseverance
Raise your hand if you have a favorite Bible verse. If you’ve been reading the Bible for a while, chances are you have at least one or two. Perhaps you have a favorite book as well. One of my favorite books of the Bible is Romans. I simply love the logical flow...
Mar 10, 2020 | Follow Christ (Count the Cost), Idolatry, Spiritual Growth
What’s your favorite part of the day? For me, it’s the morning. I love sitting in the backyard with a steaming cup of fresh-brewed coffee, listening to the delightful chorus of singing birds. It’s where I enjoy reading my Bible and spending time in...
Feb 26, 2020 | Character of God, Christian Life, Fear & Doubt, Surrender
Years ago, some friends talked me into joining them for several weeks of salsa lessons. It was the first time I’d danced where women and men had distinct roles. The men would lead and the women would follow. Growing up as a woman in modern-day America, it was almost...
Jul 12, 2019 | Christian Life, Perseverance, Prayer
Has this ever happened to you? You wake up with your mind racing through a long to do list. You promised yourself you’d set aside more quiet time with the Lord, but other things crowd into your day so that, no matter how hard you try, you barely spend a few...