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…
We can be resolved to keep going and growing because the Lord has given us everything we need to grow in steadfastness, including His Holy Spirit, the very power of God. “For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with…
Are you ready to plan your new year with purpose? There are 6 simple steps you can take to overcome the hard and the busy. “In their hearts, humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) We are standing at the threshold of a new year. My heart is filled…
“For a child is born to us, a son is given to usThe government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.“Isaiah 9:6 We are saved by grace, the unmerited favor of God. That is the real gift of Christmas. We need only to…
“The Lord is your Keeper.” Psalm 121:5a ESV Are you feeling overwhelmed or depleted this Christmas time? Take heart, dear friend. The Lord is your Keeper. God is keeping YOU as you care for the people He has placed in your life right now. He is upholding you as cook, clean, cultivate, plan, work, minister,…
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