Life has dealt us all a long list of things that weigh us down. When I am stressed and under pressure, I pretty much crack. Those closest to me have seen this. Sometimes it comes out in tears, sometimes in an overflow of chattiness, sometimes in a temper and other times in a critical spirit….
When I am worried and my mind is restless, it seems I turn to everything else before God. I clean, I do laundry, I work, I go for a walk, and on and on and on. Anything to get my mind off my present circumstances. Most of the time, I don’t even realize I am…
One morning during a sermon I was rather enjoying, my pastor made a bold statement that pinched my heart just a little. He declared, “People pleasers often lie.” Gulp. I had to admit that sadly, there are times I am one fantastic fibber. Sometimes, I slightly twist the truth so I won’t hurt someone’s feelings…
There are two kinds of mouths compared in Proverbs. There is the righteous mouth and the wicked mouth. The righteous mouth has words flowing out that are wise and kind and bring life to the hearer. The wicked mouth is harsh and hurts the one who is listening. How do we get a righteous mouth…
Almost all of us would agree that suffering is the last thing we’d willingly sign up for. The heart-wrenching experience of a miscarriage, the loss of financial security, or struggles with our health are sometimes more than we feel like we can handle. But what if we saw our suffering as a gift? Romans 5…
Recently, someone in my community was spreading untruths about someone I love deeply. I so badly wanted to correct the errors and protect the name of my loved one and—most importantly—zip the lips of the one spreading lies! It was then that I read Psalm 37:7 and the encouraging words: “Fret not yourself.” I just…
Do you ever feel like you are helping everyone around you, and you wonder who is helping you? As women, we tend to take on so many of the burdens of those around us, that we ourselves can end up feeling overwhelmed, overworked, and under appreciated. We all need God’s help. It’s tempting to try…
I am a self-proclaimed foodie. I love farm-to-table restaurants and even have a mental list of all my very favorite meals from different restaurants across the country. I’ve even been known to get very animated while eating. Ha! There is just something so satisfying about the taste of really good food. But no matter how…
Have you found yourself in a desert feeling thirsty and wondering why God hasn’t shown up? You are in good company because the Old Testament character Hagar felt the same way. Hagar isn’t typically mentioned as one of the heroes of the faith but rather a scandalous side note in the story of Abraham and…
It is during a unique communication session between Solomon and God in 1 Kings 3 that God utters a stunning statement, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you” Wow! What an open door! This wasn’t some fictitious genie in a bottle. This was Almighty God presenting Solomon with this incredible offer. Solomon still…