He could see it in my eyes as soon as I walked into the room. My father-in-law was like that, especially toward the end of his days—until the Lord took him Home late last spring. And so it was, that dear, elderly man could sense that I was heavy in heart. He...
Some days feel like the enemy has launched a full-blown attack against me on every side. They come like strategically targeted arrows aimed at the core of who we are, by a real enemy who is determined to stop us from all that God has called us to become. ...
Have you ever struggled with how to overcome fear? Have you ever allowed shame and guilt to stop you from seeking God? I have sister, and I have allowed my fears to doubt God. There was a time that I wanted a job and didn’t apply because I was afraid...
I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Psalm 32:8. Like every twenty-something year old, I had dreams and aspirations. I believed the sky was my limit and I could do anything if I set mind to it. With this...
As we kick off a new school year, we are still in very unsettled times. We may begin with one direction and have to change course at a moment’s notice due to the Pandemic. Perhaps now more than ever, we need to keep our focus where it needs to be and remember...
When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. ~ Isaiah 43:2 A Season of Uncertainty...
I’m part of a panel at a women’s event and those of us on stage are asked, “Do you ever struggle with confidence? It looks like all of you have it all together.” I’ve been asked this before, told this before, and it still surprises and startles me. Because I...
You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God….You shall be called My Delight Is in Her… for the Lord delights in you. ~ Isaiah 62:3-4 ESV When Fear Shows Up Uninvited I could feel my heart pounding almost...
“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” ~ Luke 10:41-42 (NIV) A New Normal. Life as we knew it is so far...
“Are any of you suffering hardships? You should pray. Are any of you happy? You should sing praises. Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. Such a prayer offered in...
