Learning to celebrate others while grieving teaches us to surrender envy and trust God with our unmet expectations. “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” Romans 12:15 (ESV) Scrolling through my media feed, I paused at a picture of a group of friends. It was our couples group. Most of us had…
Stepping into God’s creation shifts our focus from the world to the wonder of His love. Draw close to Him by marveling in God’s creation. It happened so quickly. One minute, I was walking carefree along the path, and the next, I was surrounded by yellow jackets, injecting their fiery sting into me. I panicked….
We are daughters of God before being moms or wives, though they are vital parts of who we are. Our identity is in Him first. “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”Ephesians 2:10 ESV “Foster mom.” It’s a title so…
Have you ever been disappointed with God? Did you know you can still trust Him even when you can’t see His plan? Six weeks before the big day, my daughter Laura began searching for the perfect invitations. After making her choice and addressing the envelopes, the invitations were on their way to friends and family,…
Do you feel disconnected from God and His call on your life? How can you get back to a place where you trust His voice when you hear it? “Then Abraham bowed down to the ground, but he laughed to himself in disbelief. “How could I become a father at the age of 100?” he…
Death is not something that comes easily for us. How can we face death, ours or that of a loved one, with hope? “So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 ESV No Escape My husband and I arrived early for his doctor’s appointment. We were there…
Wounds and scars are tough to endure and live with, but God will use them to show His glory. Our pain is never wasted. “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you…
Never surrender our joy. It’s time to fight like women who belong to the God who can never be defeated—which means we can’t be either. Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in…
Gratitude has become a common topic of conversation in our culture in recent years. We often talk about gratitude’s power to increase our joy and improve our well-being. And it seems like we can’t walk into a gift shop or boutique without seeing a gratitude journal or a decorative gratitude jar creatively displayed on a…
Do you take the time to enjoy what’s right in front of you? How can you be intentional about numbering your days with wisdom? So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12 Only thirty summers. Doesn’t seem like many, does it? Now, clearly, this is merely…
This world offers many things to turn to for comfort. But they won’t satisfy us the way God can. I recently embarked on a 21-day all-sugar fast with a small group of women. Not only did we remove refined sugars, but we went so far as to remove every form of sugar, down to fruit….
Every marriage has the potential for negative attributes and if we aren’t intentional about tending it, they will run rampant. “Catch the foxes for us, the little foxes that spoil the vineyards, for our vineyards are in blossom.” (Song of Solomon 2:15 ESV) “If you have a conflict-free marriage, you need to open your eyes. One of you has…
Have you forgotten what it’s like to have wonder? Sometimes life dries up the excitement of what God is doing. I love summer. It’s my favorite season. When I was a child, the sound of frogs and crickets at night beckoned me to the creek behind my house, where, to my surprise, I would find…
How can strengthening your faith on a daily basis help your relationship with the Lord and help your everyday life? “And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.” Mark 9:24 At the ripe old age of 52, I’ve entered a new era of…
Our souls need feeding just as our bodies do, and what we feed them matters. How do you feed your soul to create a clean heart? For several years, I have chosen a “word” to guide my daily choices at the beginning of each new year. I prayerfully seek God’s guidance when choosing my word….
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