It’s easy to allow fear to set in when we forget how faithful God has been in the past. Take the time to remember not to forget. My stomach was in knots. I felt like I was going to throw up and I could hardly breathe. My 6-year-old grandson had suddenly become ill. It turned…
When we’re living in a world of distraction, it’s so much harder to love God fully and hear His voice clearly. I pick up my phone for good reason; I just can’t quite remember what that good reason is. I compulsively check my e-mail. Did I miss a text? Oh, shoot, there are a few…
Has God given you dreams you desire to do with Him? Maybe you have yet to discover this goal. Prayerfully consider God’s direction. “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered, “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her. Luke 1:38 NIV I never took dance. Never was a cheerleader. Couldn’t memorize…
If there’s one thing I find myself getting into trouble over repeatedly, it’s attempting to take on responsibilities that aren’t mine to bear. We can find peace. It’s not my tendency to get anxious or fearful about sickness, car wrecks, or other worst-case scenario situations. However, what I do get worried about is relationships. If anything…
Do you question how your story could make a difference, especially all your bad choices? The good news is that as you share your story—and point others to pray—you can help young women develop a deeper relationship with God and find peace and purpose in their lives. “For as high as the heavens are above…
As our children grow, they will face new challenges on new levels. Praying for our children to lean on Jesus is one of the best ways we can parent them. “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and…
When God expands our capacity to love, we have the ability to let go of unforgiveness. Sometimes we need to reach the end of ourselves first. Around September of last year, I sensed something significant was shifting. I wish I could say it was because the Lord revealed something profound to me through His word…
No currency in the world can compete with the love of Jesus. He won the battle for wholeness. We need Jesus more than we realize at times. Nestled in the heart of Oxford, the church, St. Aldates, welcomed our family weekly while we lived in England. There was never an end to the hustle of…
The way to talk to your spouse can set a foundation for a deeply foundational and connective marriage. Speaking in love sets the stage. “Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose.“Proverbs 18:21 MSG My husband Robbie and I once hosted a large dinner party where, to ensure a good mix of…
“And the Lord will guide you continually …” Isaiah 58:11 (ESV) Sometimes God just doesn’t act on our situations the way we believe He should. How can we respond when He’s disappointed us? Six weeks before the big day, my daughter Laura began searching for the perfect invitations. After making her choice and addressing the…
Growing as a believer is not about trying harder. It’s about letting go of control and allowing God to do the work in you. “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) The summer before my junior year in college I had an opportunity to travel…
There are three steps that can help you take your thought captive, renew your mind, and think about things that are true and lovely. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians…
In what ways can you hold steady throughout life’s storms? Do you feel that sometimes you just don’t feel heard or understood by God because nothing seems to be going the way you thought it should? Maybe it’s cliche, especially as a Christian, to think you have your life all planned out as you live…
We need to have endurance in order to run this long race of life. In order to keep going, we need to drink deeply of God’s Word. I once ran four-fifths of a half marathon, probably a little more. You could say the difference doesn’t really matter, but when you are the one running, it…
When waiting feels intense and hard and scary, we have an opportunity to learn to wait in a new way. But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31 ESV)…
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