It’s summer time! It’s the season that children, teachers, and many others look forward to each year, waiting patiently for that last school bell to ring and the taste of sweet freedom. Though I’m not a hot weather person, there are so many things I do love about summer: Visiting a friend’s pool for funContinue reading “A Different Kind of Summer: How a Step of Faith Changed Everything (Guest Post for (in)courage.me)”
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Let God Out of That Box!
Many years ago when I was in college, I worked at a Christian bookstore in the customer service department. Our duties in that department included imprinting names on Bibles, managing items that people had special ordered, and wrapping gifts. I became a master gift-wrapper. In fact, I’m pretty picky even now about how gifts lookContinue reading “Let God Out of That Box!”
Why I Need to Live in the Past
Transparency moment: Last week was rough. And I did not handle it very well. Isn’t it crazy how the smallest annoyance can ruin your whole day if you let it? And heaven forbid if there are multiple annoyances in the day. I’ve found myself complaining. A lot. And most frequently, it seems, about things thatContinue reading “Why I Need to Live in the Past”
Wandering in the Desert: Three Truths for a Season of Disappointment
“Those crazy Israelites! They saw God rescue them from Egypt via ten plagues and part the Red Sea yet they still complain! What does it take for them to believe?!” I said this to myself as I was studying for a lesson I was teaching in my Bible Fellowship class Sunday morning. Fast forward justContinue reading “Wandering in the Desert: Three Truths for a Season of Disappointment”
A 21-Day Challenge to a Stronger Faith
My family and I were watching the animated movie “Prince of Egypt” a few nights ago. If you aren’t familiar with it, it tells the story of Moses from the time he was a baby in a basket until he led God’s people out of Egypt. (It uses some artistic license and fudges on aContinue reading “A 21-Day Challenge to a Stronger Faith”
Being Audacious: Why Aren’t We Bolder in Prayer?
Do you ever sometimes wish you could be more like your children? I’m not talking about grown-up children. I mean the little ones. And not just in the child-like faith that Jesus talks about in Scripture. My little guy is bold. He has absolutely no trouble asking for exactly what he wants. (Seriously, he isContinue reading “Being Audacious: Why Aren’t We Bolder in Prayer?”
Trusting God With Our Treasures
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:21 (ESV) My husband and I just returned from a five-day trip to the Bahamas, which he earned through his job. It was certainly one of those “dream vacations” that you imagine you might be able to take someday. We went toContinue reading “Trusting God With Our Treasures”
Overwhelming Love: Our SPD Story
“I believe it might be Sensory Processing Disorder.” Those were the words from the school psychologist referring to my son. I knew something was wrong. He obviously had some challenges we had never picked up on before the last couple of months. But let me back up a little…
When Faith Takes Over for Fear
I know you don’t know me. But I am a fearful, worrying person. Okay, so those aren’t my only qualities, but they are the most relevant to this post. I seek security of every kind. Financial… relational… physical. And because I seek security, I don’t often seek adventure. Oh, I used to. I used toContinue reading “When Faith Takes Over for Fear”
She Who Has Believed 