Prepare Your Heart: Rejoice and Pray
This is rich with what we need today, in 1 Thessalonians 5:16: “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks.” Today we’re…
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Prepare Your Heart: Thanksgiving
God desires for you and I to give thanks no matter what’s going on in our lives, because it’s good…
Learning to Walk with God, Because He’s in Control
When I remember my grandson learning to walk, it makes me think about how silly we must look to God,…
Jesus is Willing to Answer Prayer
Jesus is willing. He is willing to heal, to renew, to redeem and to make whole. He doesn’t always answer…
Confession and Our Unpaid Tickets
Clearly, a person sitting in a car stuffed with tickets could say to the officer, “Thanks a lot, but I’m…
Why Resurrection Matters
The fact is, the resurrection makes a difference every single day. It affects our here and now. It has significance…
When Encouragement Comes Full Circle
When we serve without an emotional break, we can easily overload and spill over into a melted mess. The same…
Prayer: The Lord is Near
My husband Jeff is in Africa right now. I miss him, and I miss the little things like going downstairs early…
Does the Bible Teach that Respect is Earned or Freely Given?
I believed that I didn’t have any obligation to show respect to someone unless they earned it. Our culture agreed…
Assumptions, Judgment and Chai Tea Lattes
God is always with us. Isaiah 40:10 reminds us that the Lord will strengthen and help us, so we need…
When Your Message is Right but Your Tone is Wrong
I want my words to be tempered with grace that honors the Lord and edifies the person receiving them, even…
True Beauty and the Women of God
The world we live in is materialistic and focused on appearances. In the world’s eyes, if you look beautiful, you…