My Mom, the Peacemaker
Our greatest example of a peacemaker is Jesus. Isaiah 53:5 says, “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was…
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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…
When Home Becomes Less About a Place and More About God’s Presence
In our move across the country I came face to face with the truth that I hold on to things…
Two Troubling Phrases that Keep Us from Abundant Life
As another coaching client left my office, I wrote a summary in her folder, then sat for a while in…
The Epic Story of the Bible, Part 7: Job
Despite his pain, Job interceded on behalf of his foolish friends, just as Jesus, our Savior, intercedes for us. As…
PTSD and God
God is also an authority, as well as a Father. How can I see him in love, while living with…
The Epic Story of the Bible, Part 5: Joseph
Joseph’s story is the great love of God on display, “while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us”. (Romans…
God’s Love in Loneliness
Most of the time, I enjoy my single woman status, but once in a while, the loneliness of my singleness…
Three Biblical Tips for Peace-Loving Christians
If you are a peace-loving Christian, you may find truth-tellers hard to live with, because they are often so zealous…
Does God Really Care About the Details? ( Psalm 139 )
Do you ever wonder if God is paying attention? If he really knows what he’s doing? This week, God reminded…
Dandelions and Gratitude (Philippians 4)
While pulling dandelions in her yard, RJ felt miserable, but she also remembered her friend who struggles with muscular dystrophy…
Weathering the Storms of Life (Matthew 7:24-29)
It’s a well-established fact that no matter who you are or what kind of life you live, storms will come.…