You Are One Prayer Away From a New Life
The year I turned 33 was the most difficult of my life. My father was diagnosed with stage 4 lung…
When Fear Knocks on Your Door
Fear and discouragement inevitably knock on the door of my future dreams. When I answer, I politely welcome them in,…
How God Silenced My Inner Critic
It wasn’t just impossible; it was laughable. Jesus and his disciples needed to feed a crowd of nearly 5,000 men…
What Does God Think About Women?
I grew up with the niggling feeling that God valued men more highly than women. And to be honest, what…
You Can’t Heal What You Don’t Know
Growing up, I was very harsh and critical of myself. When my parents divorced, my relationship with my mom was…
How Do You Handle Your Longings?
For nearly six years, my husband and I waited for our baby. We hoped and grieved, hoped and grieved, hoped…
Holy Invitations Throughout Your Life
When I turned 50, I said to myself, “I am not THAT old.” When I turned 60, my friends told…
You’re Already Worthy Enough
I’ll always remember the vivid day when I met a new friend named Becca, who spoke to me about my…
Why God Chose Shepherds
Every morning, our golden retriever, Ben, greets us as if we’ve been away for weeks. If my son does not…
Trusting God When You’re Tired of Trying
I picked up my phone off the nightstand that morning and opened it with dread. I felt anxiety fill my…