Blog Posts
How to Trust God When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned: Persevere
I recently had the honor of speaking to a wonderful group of women. There was just one little problem: halfway through the event, the air conditioning went out. The temperature outside was 98 degrees, and inside… well, it was hot. As I stood there speaking, I could feel sweat running down my back, pooling in…
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A Thrill of Hope
I recently learned that "hope" is mentioned 137 times in the Bible. One of my favorite verses about hope is ...
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Turkey Day Turnaround
Within a weekend, our hearts and minds were primed to transition from giving thanks to getting more. With the scent ...
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Truths from Pooh
The sweet truths in Winnie-the-Pooh have resonated with readers for almost a century. This morning, I am challenged by the ...
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Laughter is the Best Medicine
"“Humor is the spiciest condiment in the feast of existence. Laugh at your mistakes but learn from them, joke over ...
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The Hand and Glove of Suffering and Blessing
"Never to suffer would never to have been blessed." Edgar Allan Poe I've had a long affinity for Poe. Perhaps ...
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Crying is Comforting
"You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each ...
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Be Ready, Willing, & Able
When I arrived at work today,, a woman on the street approached me. She showed me a hospital bracelet on ...
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Morning Glory
Every morning I'm greeted by these dainty morning glories blooming right outside of my bedroom window. I recently read that ...
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Bloom Where You’re Planted
"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will ...
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Don’t Be A Glory Hog
"Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves." - Philippians 2:3 This ...
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Choosing Hope over Heartache
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in ...
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