Women are often perceived to be more risk averse. We error on the side of caution, preferring comfort and safety over the discomfort of uncertainty. The longing for security is a strong emotion that can […]
Caving in to Christ
Not known as a risk taker by nature, no one was more surprised than me when I willingly (okay, half-heartedly) agreed to participate in a one-mile underground hike through a cavern in central Texas last […]
I Am Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
Psalm 139:14 – I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. We’re all guilty of it, myself included. Every woman I’ve ever known sees her outer “flaws” as a glaring reminder of everything […]
A Better Mind!
We were made to think about something bigger, better, richer than ourselves. Dallas Willard, a favorite author if mine, said, “We were made to have a mind enthralled with God – – a mind that […]
What Is That Smell?
Walking into a theater, it’s the buttery popcorn. Stepping outside, it’s the wet dirt after it rains or the freshly cut grass. For me at a younger age, it was the permeation of tortillas cooking […]
” I Trust in You, and I am Safe”
I don’t know about you, but sometimes it is very difficult for me to depend on others. Most of the time, I work really hard to make things go smoothly for myself. I had wonderful […]
I Can Only Imagine
“I Can Only Imagine.” I loved this song when it came out. Now the Christian movie by the same name has been released. In my Spring movie review “tradition,” I would like to recommend […]
Why God Why?
Lamenting is not a fun thing to do. How I have cried out to the Lord for answers to my why questions! I have poured out an anxious soul, with the hope that the pain […]
Faith can be spelled, “R.I.S.K.”
Clarity? Faith? Trust? Risk? Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. […]
How Do You Handle Conflict?
Conflict is a part of life. Sometimes simple disagreements and misunderstandings occur. Other times conflict stems from something else, like fear, pride, or the need to always be right or in control. A disagreement occurs. […]