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Not What I Will
Mine! Me first! What about me? – words that toddlers shout out loud and adults silently swirl around in their mind. We scold our children for saying such things and we never admit we think such things. It is ugly and ...
Leap of Faith
True confession time. I’ve been struggling a bit, wallowing in my insecurities, longing for clear direction, feeling down… retreating into my carefully defined comfort zone. Satan has been whispering in my ear, reminding me of my failures, questioning what God has shown me and distracting me from following...
It's All About...
What is it that overwhelms my soul, fills my mind, captures my heart and determines my actions? What is it that I am after? What do I want? What is my life all about? What matters most to me, truly matters most? Do I dare to get real...
When You Pass Through the Waters
Where do I start? What should I say? My heart is so full! It is full of heartbreak for those in our country who are enduring such devastation. You see, my family has experienced...
Pursue Your Purpose
This story – this miracle – has me thinking. You know we are not an accident. We were created on purpose and instilled with purpose...
Do You Wonder Why
There are many stories in the Bible that leave me with questions. However, the one that would have had me screaming “WHY?” at the top of my lungs is the story of...
What Is Your Relationship Status?
How are you feeling about your relationship with Jesus? Stop for a second and let yourself respond honestly. Do you feel like your relationship is growing or stagnant or are you...
Religion is Dangerous Business
Practicing religion can fool us into believing we have a relationship with Jesus and can give us the illusion we are growing. We may be growing more religious, but that is not the goal, is it?
It's Time to Embrace our Freedom
As much as we love our freedom as Americans, there is a freedom far greater. While the sacrifice of our soldiers protects our rights as citizens, there is a bloodshed that offers us deliverance from much...
Don't Settle
Let's get this right. Let's let go of all the things that simply do not matter and grab ahold of the One True Thing that Matters Most - our relationship with Jesus.
Good News and Bad News
Our friends and family are calling to share what has gone awry with their children and their marriages. Before we know it, we are focused on all the bad news. We forget...
Feeling Down? Look Up!
Feeling Down? We tend to make our problems, worries, concerns and hurts BIG, which causes our faith in God to become small. Why do we...
What Do I Need to Be a Great Mother?
No one ever told us how hard it would be to become a great mother. The challenges are much more challenging than we imagined. The chaos is louder, the time is shorter, and our patience wears out sooner...