WHEN YOU FEEL STUCK
Most of us do not wake up one morning with a sudden realization that life isn’t moving forward. More often, life slowly slips into maintenance mode. Days repeat themselves. Conversations circle the same frustrations. Energy once poured into growth gets redirected...
The HARD WORK of WAITING on the LORD
When You Feel Stuck Between “Go” and “Wait” There are seasons when clarity feels impossible to reach. One of our thoughts says move forward. Another says stay where you are. One voice pushes toward change while the other warns...
The Door that Leads Home
On a recent trip to Italy, my husband and I wandered through ancient Etruscan villages—some dating back to the 4th and 5th centuries. One of the most quoted Scriptures of Christ is found in the book of John: “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). Most...
Being Faithful Not Visible in a Culture of Applause
You don’t have to scroll your social media very long to see what our culture calls success. Visual, measurable, and loud, society seems to dictate success is about more. More face time, more influencer opportunities, and more likes on that last social post. We’re...
Love with a Limp
LOVE WITH A LIMP Choosing Christlike love when you’ve been wounded. The Tension Between Pain and Obedience Wounds from love lost, love betrayed, or love denied can leave emotional scars as devastating as the physical injuries sustained by courageous soldiers on a...
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,...