Don’t Be Afraid to Give
We know "God is love" (1 John 4:8). Yet, I meet Christians every day who seem to think God is only about the do's and don'ts of His Word--and they totally miss that any suggestion or [...]
His Victory is Your Victory
I recently had a conversation with a gentleman who was a having a real issue with the tradition of celebrating Christmas and Easter. It wasn't that he didn't believe Jesus was born or that He was [...]
The Three Points of the Anointing
I woke up this morning with this rolling around in my spirit: The anointing of God precedes you, prepares you, and propels you. As I laid in bed considering this thought, each word reminded me of seasons in my life. The Bible describes [...]
We Need Horizontal Relationships
This article first appeared on The Christian Broadcasting Network | My son is an associate pastor at our church. Recently, while my husband and I were traveling to some special meetings, he ministered a message entitled, [...]
Year-Round Fruit
Here's something we know all too well: "For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that [...]
Children of God
When my oldest son and daughter-in-law lead their youth camp each summer, I get the privilege of keeping my grandchildren, Roman and Nova. They are both at a fun age, especially Nova, as she has recently [...]
Because the Days are Evil
"...because the days are evil" (Ephesians 5:16). These words were written by the Apostle Paul to the church in Ephesus almost two thousand years ago. If it was true then, it is even more true today. [...]
The Choice is Yours
I recently tweeted: The inevitable cycle (good or bad): We make choices. Our choices make us. When you wake in the morning, you make a choice: get up or stay in bed a little longer? When [...]
The Beautiful Work of Restoration
This article first appeared on The Christian Broadcasting Network | In 2006, Steve Wynn, an art collector and real estate developer from Las Vegas, put his elbow through an expensive Picasso he owned, while showing it [...]
Would Jesus Have Cared About Facebook Likes?
This article first appeared on The Christian Broadcasting Network | We're all guilty (some more than others). We post something to Facebook or Instagram and then we watch ... will anyone like this? How many people will [...]
Being Flexible is Not Wavering
How many of you have been excited about a dream ...only to have life happen? I mean, the wheels were turning, your heart was beating wildly with anticipation, and the vision was coming in faster than [...]
Leaders and Followers
This article first appeared on The Christian Broadcasting Network | Recently, while ministering in a women’s prison, I shared with them my struggles, but I also told them about God’s deliverance. I confessed my distresses, but [...]
Wow, Wasn’t Expecting That
Have you ever been surprised by sudden emotion? I mean, really surprised? Like, where did that come from? I have, and I've discovered some of the reason why we, as Christians, are overtaken with surprise emotions [...]
You Can Do This
"But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Let’s Talk About Halloween
I am a contributing writer for The Inspired Woman, a ministry based in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. It is a group of women in ministry who share personal, practical, and ministry-related ideas, devotionals, and more. One of [...]
