When we feel desperate, we don’t think clearly. The best thing we can do is seek the Lord and let Him fill us with peace and purpose. Many times, in my life I’ve gotten stuck. Have you? A concern for a child, a friend in crisis, an unsatisfactory conversation with my husband, a misunderstanding with…
Being anxious never helps in any situation or our own. It is destructive for us and useless in any circumstances. “Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. It is in vain that you rise up early…
Our bodies were created to need sleep and regular rest. Learn why this is important in the life of a Christian. If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Proverbs 3:24 I wasn’t paying much attention up until that point. But once the interviewer asked…
Our highest priority should be to bring glory to God. What tangible ways can we do that as we walk with Jesus? “I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have given Me to do.” John 17:4 (NKJV) Starting something new is hard but finishing well can be even harder. I…
Lent is a time of letting go of distractions so we can feast on more of Jesus. How can you feast to prepare your heart for Easter? “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is…
Learn how to live in an age when you need to fight for your teen in the face of technology and temptation. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.(Nehemiah 4:14 ESV) Technology is the number one reason parents say that raising…
Explore how God meets us in our hardest moments with His unending mercy. Be led by peace in all you’re walking through. As I write this, the calendar has just clicked over the March first. It is a new day and month, and soon, we will welcome the spring season. I live in Tennessee, and…
The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? Psalm 118:6 NIV We need to remember that God is with your child even if you cannot be. He is faithful and trustworthy. I sat in the middle school cafeteria, awkwardly balancing my adult body on the hard,…
Unlock the power of unwavering faith! Learn to build your own ‘war chest of faith’ and discover how to navigate doubts with confidence. I still remember the first day we pulled into the driveway of our new home. My heart sank as I watched a big ole fire ant climbing up the garage door. Most…
Tired of survival mode? Find solace in God’s constant presence and seek His help in both the mundane and the monumental moments of life. “Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life.”Psalm 54:4 ESV Every morning I start my day, slithering out of bed, slipping not one but two pairs of…
What is your love story? Did you know you have the greatest love stor every told? You have the best kind of love there is. “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 ESV Everyone enjoys a good love story. My grandparents’ story is one of…
When you feel yourself begin to slip and slide, when you doubt and then wonder how you could possibly doubt, don’t despair! God hasn’t changed. He brings hope. Rest in God alone, my soul,for my hope comes from him.He alone is my rock and my salvation,my stronghold; I will not be shaken.Psalm 62:5–6 CSB Until…
Discover God’s love, debunk misconceptions, curb discouragement, and find solace in the relatable nature of Jesus in our human experience. No temptation has overtaken you except something common to mankind, and God is faithful, so He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the…
God hears our prayers when we pray in faith. He is kind and mighty and cares about our hearts. He is working even when we cannot see it. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6 I shouldn’t…
Discover practical insights for navigating life’s unexpected twists by understanding His bigger picture when plans go awry. Have your plans been upset lately? Your family time at Christmas did not turn out as you hoped.The pregnancy test showed up negative again.Your child did not get into her first-choice college.The guy you thought might be “the…
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