When I was offered the opportunity to write for this blog, I was initially elated! But soon that excitement turned to doubt…and eventually terror! I love to write but I thought, “Who am I to […]
10 Affirmations for Women in Christ
Do you ever have days where you just need a good reminder? Or maybe a couple good reminders? When you just kind of lose track of your identify and what you’re really working towards. I […]
In the Waiting
God teaches us in the waiting. He taught Moses, Joseph, Abraham, and pretty much any other story in the Bible… He even taught Jesus in the waiting. We are impatient in our world and have […]
Beyond!!
As it says in Ephesians 3:20, God really is, “…able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think…” God continually goes beyond my expectations. I saw this once again as my husband Brian […]
Feed or Starve?
I read something in a book a few years ago that I’ve never forgotten. What you feed grows; what you starve dies. After thinking about this concept, I realized it applies to many things in […]
The REAL Deal?
I recently heard a podcast by Rick Warren in which he posed the question: If being a Christian was suddenly outlawed – would there be enough evidence to convict you?” This probing question reminded me […]
A Heart Knowing of God
I just started reading a new book. It’s been inspiring me. It’s called Secret Companions: The Gift of Spiritual Friendship and Direction. In Secret Companions the author David Benner talks about becoming a great lover. […]
Don’t Quit!
Don’t Quit. There are no guarantees or perfect formulas in life and relationships! Every living and breathing person knows this. It’s a mistake to believe that Christians and Christian families are “safe.” Christians can be […]
God’s Timing > Our Timing
I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately… TIMING. God’s timing. Why doesn’t it align with ours? Especially when we feel like we have been oh, so patient. Why do we pray for things and […]
You Were Made For Such a Time As This
For those of you who aren’t familiar with our family, we have two little boys of our own and are currently fostering infant twins. Having four little ones under the age of five has been […]