CRUSHED? TAKE HEART
A few years ago, I had the chance to sit on a patch of ground on the Mount of Olives in a garden facing Jerusalem. The story of Gethsemane--Christ taking Peter, James, and John to pray the night before his mockery of a trial ensued--came to life in a tangible way. I’m...
Rahab
Rahab - redemption ... royalty ... ready Stage Setting (Introduction) Rahab remains one of my favorite historic people. She exudes vibrancy through her testimony and risk-taking faith. But unlike many of the heroes we read about in the Bible, Rahab is not a citizen of...
The REVELATIONAL Names of God
The Names God Calls You Children of God – John 1:12 Alive...
AI for Good; AI for Evil. Which is it?
Behold, to the Lord your God belong heaven and the highest heavens, the earth and all that is in it. – Deuteronomy 10:14 As I wrestle with the idea to use or not to use Artificial Intelligence (AI), I must ask myself if the principles some people use to condemn this...
Finding Hope Amid Affliction
Trusting in the God of All Comfort When storms rise, so can our doubts. The recent floods in Texas, New Mexico, and North Carolina have left many reeling as they confront loss and frantically search for answers. But the questions—the why and the how—can become so loud...
A Call to Spiritual Readiness
Because Something's Coming So, after the crazy events on 6/12 where Israel bombed Iran, I felt like I had to quickly update the blog I wrote just four days ago. Everything’s getting wild out there, and it’s hard to keep up with how fast things are changing. In 1948,...
Pride – a Christian Perspective
A Biblical Exploration of Humility and Self-Exaltation “I am proud of myself.” Have you ever overcome a personal challenge and felt proud? Have you reached a specific goal to then celebrate? Have you been pleased with your test scores, your work accomplishment,...
Your Identity
The Truth In a world where societal roles and personal achievements often define our sense of self, it is essential for Christian women to anchor their true identity in Christ. Many find their worth in their careers, relationships, or roles as mothers, yet these...
The Mission of Christian Women Today: Embracing Brave
Bravery is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over fear through faith. And we gals have to get this into our heads, hearts, homes, and world. In the changing landscape of today's society, we women find ourselves at a pivotal juncture, poised to make significant...
Holy Confidence: A Biblical Perspective
Embracing Faith and Trust in God's Plan As deception abounds, inflation hangs tough, and wars and rumors of wars escalate, it is easy to feel overwhelmed about the times we live in and also the future. However, as believers, we are called to put our trust and...
Shodding Modern Feet
The Armor of God is a famous passage of Scripture. But today, I've internalized it differently. Here it is: Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the...
The Realties of Never
by Guest Blogger Alisha Plummer Our country has turned its back on God. End of the line. Dead end. Never coming back. A spouse, a child, a parent -- our relative's choices have wreaked havoc in our family. Unforgiveable. Irreconcilable. Never again. We have made...