Before Time Expires
While on a shopping spree before Christmas, I went to Kohl's department store to look for one item, but came out with ten or more gifts marked off my list. Besides being excited about that, I [...]
Obedience & Second Chances
"I was not disobedient to the vision…" (Acts 26:19). After giving his testimony, this is the conclusion of Paul's defense and explanation to King Agrippa. And I can't help but see the importance of this statement. Two [...]
Such a Treasure
"But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us” (2 Corinthians 4:7). At first glance, this verse is exciting— I remember when I [...]
How To Find and Stay in the Will of God
Do you ever think about being in the will of God? I can't be the only one. I assume most would answer yes to that question. It's something I think about pretty often actually. And when [...]
Let’s Be Fearless!
May our lives startle hell and bless humanity! This is what came to mind as I had some quiet time this morning. It's partially a quote by E.W. Kenyon who said, "Righteousness made Jesus absolute master [...]
Don’t Let the Sifting Discourage You
After sharing my heart with my husband, he asked me, "Why do you keep wrestling with that? Why are you always back and forth?" Good question. I was sharing with him about my dreams-- specifically about [...]
Christmas Forever
Like most people, Christmas isn't foreign to me. We've celebrated it in our home ever since I can remember. And that's a funny thing to consider when I think about it-- simply because I didn't get [...]
Tis the Season
What is it about putting up a few twinkle lights and decorations that make us breathe a little slower and smile a little more? I remember growing up and driving to my grandma's house. She had [...]
What’s the Point?
This article first appeared on The Christian Broadcasting Network | Have you ever had the thought, “What’s the point?” “What am I doing here?” “Is what I’m doing even making a difference?” I have to imagine [...]
The Leaf and the Dreamer
With flashlight in hand, I carefully made my way down the uneven dirt path. As I walked, I prayed. I poured my heart out to God in the stillness of the night. It was cold, yet [...]
Victory at the Cross
"But I tell you truly, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the kingdom of God" (Luke 9:27). The first time I studied this, I thought "What did Jesus mean? [...]
Alert and Ready
This article first appeared on The Christian Broadcasting Network My husband has always been one to get up early. But me, I would always say I wasn’t a morning or a night person — I was [...]
Unchanging Purpose
It's my birthday week and I adopted this birthday scripture a few years ago: "Now also when I am old and gray-headed, O God, do not forsake me, until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your power to everyone who is to [...]
Keep Your Eyes on Christ
Solomon wasn't wrong. He just didn't know Christ. I woke up thinking about Ecclesiastes (a little nudge in the spirit to go read it). And in just the first few chapters, it's obvious Solomon's observations of [...]
I Will Tell You How He Lived
Have you seen the movie, The Last Samurai with Tom Cruise? It's been on TV a couple of times recently and as I watched it again, I was reminded why I like it so much. Honestly, [...]
You Can’t Go Back
The only thing worse than your past is a future that's bound by the past. In three short words, Jesus gave us a visual of this when He said, "Remember Lot's wife" (Luke 17:32). Another translation [...]
Your Purpose Barometer
Sometimes you have to go back to the beginning. Why am I here? How did I get here? What am I doing? Am I making a difference? These are natural human questions pointed directly toward the [...]
Sin Vs. Destiny
I was recently listening to a podcast with Dan Mohler, who came highly recommended because of his teachings on our identity in Christ. Many of you know this is one of my favorite topics, so I [...]
