What If We Stopped Mindless Scrolling?
Too often, I end up in front of a computer screen, a TV screen, or the screen on my phone.…
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…
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…
Jesus Grieves With You
As a hospice nurse, my sister Beth cares for people at the end of their lives, ministering God’s grace as…
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…
Hey Sister! You are Called to a Life of Hope!
We’ve all had that friend— who had a life-threatening disease, who lost a family member or who has experienced abuse.…
You Can Know Calm in Your Storm
“When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, ‘Silence! Be still!’ Suddenly, the wind stopped,…
Your Faith Life
There’s a Life that Jesus died for us to have. It’s already set, already in Place, a Life of Promises…
Do You Know Your Value?
I recently helped my parents pack up my childhood home. Full of emotions, we looked through old memorabilia, including my…