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,…
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…
How To DETOX Your Thoughts
I’ve been a ‘baseball wife’ for over 35 years. My husband is a professional baseball coach, and I’ve juggled the…
Would Watching 5 Minutes of a Movie Satisfy You?
I struggled with Bible reading for years, even though I was in full-time ministry. Not only was Scripture challenging to…
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…
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…