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…
Your Heart Can Be Transformed
Have you found yourself wishing you could just be better? If only I could run faster, smarter, and harder. If…
Embracing Our New Normal
I eagerly followed various schools of brightly colored fish as they darted in and out of coral reefs. That morning’s…
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…