“Sadly folks, Summer ended at 4 o’clock today.” What a sad thought for this girl. We sat at a local restaurant right off of the beach I love, and listened to a waiter usher this depressing blow. I love everything about the lazy days between May and September. Always have. ...

“Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them…” Romans 12:6a (ESV) Last evening I attended a Bible study for women at our church.  And something the facilitator in the video said caught me, and has stayed in my mind, and my heart, ever ...

I always believed that a house with a white-picket fence and 2.5 children would bring me contentment. God however had other plans for me than my picture-perfect idea of what I thought was satisfaction. I struggled for years accepting that my life had turned out differently than I had hoped. I ...

Ever have a sudden revelation about a Scripture or some part of God’s Word? Something even that you have been pondering and suddenly the light bulb goes on? The Word of God is alive and when you read it, the Author is right there with you, and we know God ...

It was a strange battle plan by any standards! Marching around the walls of the city. The priests blowing trumpets. According to our human logic, the entire assault was nonsensical, but that just goes to prove that God’s ways are not our ways (Isaiah 55:9). They’re much better. . . ...

When two people decides to stay committed in a marriage union, it can be a beautiful experience. But the experience isn’t just beautiful by chance, both individuals in the union have to work hard to create the beauty. Sometimes the persistent, unwanted behavior of a spouse may sabotage the relationship. ...

Joel and Luke Smallbone, frontrunners of the award-winning indie rock/pop band for KING & COUNTRY, announced late last month that filming began for Priceless: She’s Worth Fighting For in New Mexico. Production for the drama, scheduled to release in 2016, wrapped on September 12. Priceless stars for KING & COUNTRY’s ...

I read somewhere years ago that 85% of what we worry about never happens! And what does happen you will be able to handle better than expected. When I look back on all these worries, I remember the story of the old man who said on his deathbed that he ...

Where do I begin to draw a line To sketch the image of the Divine? Oh what will be my inspiration The spark to my imagination– To add substance to the formation, To add color to my creation? For a blue sash is not sufficient; No, You are too magnificent. ...

Just a couple of weeks ago, I wrote about my decision to make a drastic lifestyle change which resulted in me giving up my full-time career to tend to some pressing family matters as well as to focus my energies more intentionally on using the gifts God has given me. ...