What’s the Big Deal with Halloween?
The Apostle Paul might have answered this question best when he said: "All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify" (1 Corinthians [...]
Empty Words & Idle Talk
Part 1 | Part 2 Recently, I talked about the importance of discretion. And I made statement I want to clarify: A lack of discretion is a sign of insecurity. We can blame ignorance on our [...]
Did I Just Say That?
Part 1 | Part 2 I recently posted a status on Facebook and Twitter that received a lot of attention: I can think some things... I can know some things... But I don't have to "say" [...]
Is God in Control of Everything? Part 3
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 We've been addressing the troublesome question: Is God in control of everything? Let’s be clear what we’re talking about… Everything is a BIG word. It describes the total [...]
Is God in Control of Everything? Part 2
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 I asked this question in last week’s post, and came to the conclusion that no, God is not in control of everything that happens. Jesus Himself helps substantiate [...]
Is God in Control of Everything? Part 1
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 You hear this sometimes... when a tragedy has happened, or something is unexplainable: "Well, you know God has a reason... He's in control of everything that happens..." Is [...]
Go Ahead, Unload On God
I don't know what your routine is, but mine looks a little like this: 1. Up early between 5:00 and 6:00 every morning2. Fix a cup of coffee3. Find my glasses (so I can focus)4. Sit [...]
How Many of Us are Like This Man?
I recently read through the story of the man by the pool of Bethesda. It's an account I have pondered before; an interesting story about a man who had suffered with an infirmity for 38 years when [...]
My Repeated Prayer
Have you ever noticed how certain words will resonate with you, while others don't? I think it's different for everyone because of our upbringing, experiences, maturity, education, geography, etc. But as a Christian, I've noticed this [...]
Pride and Pinball
Have you ever played a real game of pinball? Not the virtual kind on a computer or xBox, but the stand-up, hold the sides of the table, real pinball? Or maybe stood on the side and [...]
Pray The Word
In 2010, we learned first-hand the importance of knowing and praying God's Word over your situation. In fact, I believe it's what saved our son's life. When he was given a 50/50 chance of survival after [...]
Insecurity Has Many Forms
Ok, so I have to confess, I enjoy watching certain competition TV shows (not most, just some). One of my past favorites was DesignStar on HGTV. It was clean television and I was intrigued with how they came up [...]
You Can’t But He Can
Have you ever wished you could go back and change something? I'm certain you have. Who hasn't? Whether small or large, regrets can be discouraging. "If only I could go back and change [such and such], [...]
Finding Real Life
How do people live without God? I recently encountered this on two very different levels. My husband and I were asked to minister to a family going through a crisis. When we arrived, it was quickly [...]
Do I Want To Be Transparent?
"Is it about me? Or is it about them?" "Or is it about me being transparent to help them?" This was part of my conversation with the Lord this morning. As a writer, I want to [...]
How To Get Peace & Keep It
You and I control our peace. No one else... One morning, while on a pre-dawn walk with my husband, I felt a little grumpy. Mainly because it was early! I had been trying to find the perfect [...]
Righteousness Revelation
I was recently visiting with a respected minister friend of mine and the subject of righteousness came up. He said, "I think Malachi 4:2 is the best righteousness scripture in the whole Bible. You know what [...]
Why Life Might Be Moving Slow
If you're even a little bit of a Bible-studier than you're familiar with the example James uses in describing the power of our tongue. He said, "A bit in the mouth of a horse controls the whole [...]
