
Choosing What You Meditate On
How often do you find yourself reaching for the phone, to send a text or email the moment something happens in your life? How often

Should I be encouraging my chronically ill friend to serve?
Should I be encouraging my chronically ill friend to serve? Accountability and encouragement are two things we talk a lot about as Christians. Similarly, we

How to Flush Out Disappointment as a Writer
Do you recall the moment when the familiar voice simply said, “write.” There were no qualifications other than being a daughter of The King to

They Don’t Need You…They Need ME
It was an ordinary day. I was pulling my hair up in a ponytail before going outside to play with my husband and children. And

Restored and Renewed
The work God has recently been doing in my heart is two-fold: first in restoring and second in renewing. He reestablishes peace but does not

When Hurricanes Hit and Flood Waters Rise, Watch Your F-Words
The statistics for 2017 Hurricanes Harvey and Irma are too overwhelming to completely understand: 132 mph winds over Texas for 200 miles 185 mph winds

Faith vs. Fear: Is It Worth The Fight?
“Most people base their entire life on what they are afraid of” That quote has stuck in my mind through the years. I mean think

Addiction Isn’t Biased: How a Pastor Found His Way Back After Battling Addiction
“Having an open line of communication with God [saves me from myself], knowing that if He forgives me I can forgive myself.” – David, Recovery

Blogging A to Z: Essential Blogging Terms to Know – Part 3
Ever heard a friend, coworker, or speaker casually use a word that everyone else in the room seemed to know? Leaving you feeling out of

How sweet it is to trust in Jesus
Years ago, when I was much younger, 22 to be precise, I was involved in the restoration of a historic church building. It had been