Even if the Worst Happens
When we ask, “What if the worst happens?” we can trust God. He has already been to tomorrow and knows…
When You Feel Crushed and Pressed Down
The song “New Wine” begins “In the crushing…In the pressing…You are making new wine.” My early elementary report cards showed…
Turn Down the Volume on Worry
Living in downtown Chicago for the past ten years has given me an ongoing noisy soundtrack of trains, buses, sirens,…
Be Gentle With Yourself
Some mornings, my inner critic wakes up with me. As I eat my breakfast, my first thoughts appear auto-populated by…
Which Voice Will You Believe?
Jesus once asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, some say John…
God Wants To Wrap You With His Love
I’ve never been a good sleeper. But years of motherhood, of getting up with babies in the night, did me…
What is Your Power Source?
If you had just a few more days to live, what would you say to your closest family and friends?…
God Can Transform Your Shame into Freedom!
I know I don’t look Samoan. My mother is of Greymouth (Irish descent), and my father is Samoan from Fusi,…
Jesus Will Come to You!
My track coach was told to wash his hands of me because I was “trouble.” But, despite what people told…
When All you Feel is Doubt
I love math. Always have. I’m excited when my kids need help with their math homework. The reason? An equation…