“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV) My right shoulder had started giving me problems. Whenever I winced at the slightest movement, my husband would ask, “When are y[...]
During a recent conversation with a friend, we started talking about influential moments in our lives that have helped shape us into the adults we are learning to become. She asked me if I had a specific incident from my childhood in which I felt an overwhelming desire to fit in. I said, “[...]
My husband and I recently bought a new bicycle with training wheels for our six-year-old daughter, Lucy. This particular bike has a lovely little plastic basket attached to the front where she can keep items in transport such as a small water bottle, rocks, hair accessories, small toys, sticks,[...]
As Christians, we aren’t called to be like everyone else. We’re called to be like Christ, and His response always has been, always will be, one of love. One way we can show love to another person is through our words. In the Bible, we’re told the value of our words. We’re given e[...]
Maybe it’s just me, but it feels like the world is becoming darker and darker. I frequently see headlines about Christians being persecuted around the world, even in countries with laws that supposedly protect religious freedoms. At the very minimum, Christians are being treated poorly wh[...]
I was recently gifted the book, Grit Don't Quit: Developing Resilience and Faith When Giving Up Isn't an Option, by Bianca Juarez Olthoff. And it couldn't have come into my life at a better time. I think we've all gone through times in our life when failure has threatened to keep us down. When g[...]