Humanly speaking, it doesn’t make sense. Singing in the midst of trials? Despite overwhelming loss?…
As the World Watches Us, who are We Watching?
“The world is watching America.” How often did you hear that in the past month?…
How to Guard your Faith with the Names of God
Tessa Afshar, one of my favorite Biblical fiction authors, was recently featured in the pilot of Morning Star Bright Lights, a podcast sponsored by an independent Christian bookstore on the East Coast. The host closed by asking Afshar what word she would give to their listeners. Without hesitation, she replied, “We have to guard our faith.”…
Why Shattered is Still God’s Whole
What do you picture when you hear the word “shattered?”…
When God’s “Yes” is Murky
Last week I got an affirmation from God. But I’m not sure what to do with it….
When Doing Right Gets Old
Do you ever get tired of doing the right thing?…
Navigating God’s “Possible”
How many times in the last six months have you asked yourself, “What the heck am I supposed to do next?”…
Why Perseverance Matters so Much to God
“Enthusiasm is common. Endurance is rare.”
“Without effort, your talent is nothing more than unmet potential.”
“Potential is one thing. What we do with it is quite another.”…
Dear Moms: Imperfection is OK
This week as I listened to Peter Hollens’ breathtaking rendition of “Mary Did you Know,” it prodded me to think about Mothers Day and Jesus’ mother….
God Works in the Fullness of Time
Mothers Day is around the corner, and the thought of it floods me with flashbacks of my pregnancy….
