For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—Ephesians 2:8 (NIV) After my mom died, we cleaned out her apartment. I put her essential paperwork in a safe place in case I needed it. But, when I needed it,...
By the age of 19, I was a single mom of two girls on welfare, working a full-time job, all while trying to pursue my bachelor’s degree. At the same time, I was battling with a broken heart and the impacts of obesity. I was at my heaviest weight ever and had just...
We hear the word surrender in the Christian world often. But what does it really mean? Is it the same surrender we learn about in history class? The surrender that means to give up? If so, why would a Christian choose to do something associated with weakness?...
Have you ever to get everyone at the table for family dinner? It was almost like herding sheep to get our three children to wash their hands, set the table, and sit down ready for another to connect and share about our day. When our family would sit down together for...
Children are a gift from the Lord, they are a reward from him. Psalm 127:3 Your grown-up children are walking with the Lord, thriving, and doing what God has called them to do. Imagine your delight as you celebrate them and their successes. The reality is that...
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” ~ 1 John 4:18 The Depth of Love Most of us have heard about the love of God, whether you’ve been in church your whole...
