Often times I have this picture in my mind of God as this stern, strong-handed authority figure looking down on me whilst glowering. I sometimes see him as someone who judges me unfairly; someone who’s […]
Worshipping God in the Midst of Life
I’ve come to believe we must choose to worship God in the midst of life. (even though life feels crazy at times) Personal times of worship bless God and refresh us. When I’m worshipping, life […]
By Faith!
While reading my devotional this morning in Exodus I see God’s guidance in my life in such a similar way. I came out of Egypt – out of sin and slavery – but my journey […]
What’s My Legacy?
One of the questions in my Bible Study homework this past week was, “How would God and others describe the main direction of your life?” Wow. Talk about a time for serious self-reflection. This is […]
The Dross
James talked about the testing of our faith by walking through trials. The Bible uses imagery like a Potter’s hand shaping clay and the refining fires of trials testing our faith. Too often we shy […]
Laundry List
A couple of weeks ago I had an honest conversation with God- I asked him to get me up to date. Something was missing in my memory. Over the past couple of weeks a lot […]
Who’s Your Daddy?
A couple of weeks ago I found myself spiraling into a mini-meltdown when my well-ordered life spun wildly out of my control. It started simply by waking up with a nasty cold on the day […]
Find Your Own Calcutta
Find Your Own Calcutta Mother Teresa worked tirelessly year after year with the poorest of the poor of Calcutta. When reading about her, I was intrigued by her response to people who begged to join […]
Radical Women’s Conference
Romans 7:15 “I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.” I feel this passage speaks to me more often than […]
Does Being a Giving Person Make You Live Longer?
Give More to Live More It’s no secret that people with a strong social support system tend to live longer. I’ve read that in articles numerous times. However, it turns out that it’s not what […]