My family is from a little town near Milwaukee, WI. Tired of freezing weather, we moved to Phoenix in the middle of August. It was crazy to think the searing heat was better somehow, but […]
Remember! / ¡Recuerda! (Bilingual
When life gets tough, God says, “Remember the things I has done in the past (Isaiah 46:9a (NLT)).” Once again, the Bible says in 1 Chronicles 16:12 (NLT) Remember the wonders He has performed, His […]
Love your Neighbor as Yourself
Philipians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. NIV One of the things I love about Jesus is His humility and love of all people—to […]
Caution: Handle With Care!
For the past month I have become obsessed with a family of Robins who have made themselves at home, quite literally, on my front door. A steady stream of winged activity alerted me to the […]
Busy? or Better?
“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed–or only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” […]
Rest!/ ¡Descansa! (Bilingual
Lately, I have found myself running from here to there with no time to spare. I feel that I rush my quiet time. I feel like time is getting ahead of me, so I have […]
Quiet Time 2.0
Meeting with Jesus early to spend sweet time with Him was a non-negotiable habit for me. I couldn’t imagine this would ever change, since I was an early riser by God’s design. Well, life has […]
Beauty for Ashes
This is the season of Lent, a time when Christians reflect and prepare for Easter remembering the events that lead to the cross where Jesus gave His life to save ours. The 40 days of […]
It’s Not Supposed To Be EASY!
Last Wednesday, March 2nd was Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Lenten period. Lent is the 40-day period leading up to Easter. Lent represents the time Jesus spent in the wilderness praying and fasting […]
Never trust a leader without a limp.
John Wimber, the late leader of the Vineyard movement used to say, “Never trust a leader without a limp.” Here is what I think that means. Hardship produces humility. Those who have been broken or […]