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…
Category: Relationships
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…
What Does “Hesed” Love Mean to Us Today?
Most of all, hesed is a covenant love—a love that binds God to his people. It is almost exclusively used…
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…
Isolation Means Death (A Lesson from My Dog, Rocky)
When we avoid isolation and stay connected to each other, we become stronger. We’re better together and as Jesus pointed…
Friendship and Reconciliation (Take Five)
If you’re like me, you need to hear about people who are courageously honest and welcoming – who reconcile and…
How to Let Go of Offense and Anger
I be deeply concerned and proactive about what is wrong in our society, government or the behavior of others but…
What’s Your Response When Gossip is Served?
How will you respond next time gossip is served? We’re all guilty of it eating and serving gossip. We dress…
On Our Knees, Seeking God in the Quiet (Take Five)
Our world is loud and chaotic, and it can often be hard for us to find quiet time to collect…
What Mary and Elizabeth Teach Us About the Celebration of God’s Goodness (Luke 1)
Mary and Elizabeth’s interaction in Luke 1 teaches us about recognizing God’s goodness in the lives of others: it should…
How to Raise Grateful Kids (Christian Parenting Series, Part 2)
No parent sets out to raise an ungrateful, materialistic child who is totally wrapped up with things, but it happens…