Have you ever read something in scripture that you’ve read a million times before and it just hits you? It’s convicting and reassuring all at the same time? That’s where I found myself a few weeks ago. I had been at a conference, and the same lesson was reinforced throughout the week: Embrace the way…
My husband and I took a long drive to south Texas this last weekend for an anniversary trip. Let me start by saying – Can you believe it’s been 8 years of marriage? I remember sharing with my blog readers when we first began dating and how you all walked with me through the mess….
Confession and surrender. I think we would all agree that confession and surrender are key components of the Christian life. Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. James 5:16 Confession is…
But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. 1 John 1:9 My time with God is often while I am out walking in the morning. It seems He meets me while my feet are pounding the pavement and…
Thunder Up! Some of you may know that I am from Oklahoma. Specifically, I am from the greater Oklahoma City area. You might even know that we have a professional basketball team, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Perhaps some of you even know that our Thunder are the 2025 World Champions!! Sunday night, the OKC Thunder…
I listened to Sunday’s sermon from my son’s church this morning. It was Celebration Sunday, an event they schedule every May and December. It is a day designated to celebrate the work God is doing in their midst. In scripture, we often see the Israelites celebrate God’s work. After they crossed the Red Sea and…
Have you ever struggled to understand God’s ways? “My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9 As…
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and…
Several years ago, I wrote An Open Letter to Lysa TerKeurst when she announced her pending divorce from her husband of nearly 30 years following his adultery. Since that time, TerKeurst has gone through reconciliation attempts, cancer, divorce, and remarriage. This morning, I read an article from a question and answer session with TerKeurst as…
I woke up last Thursday morning to the horrifying news of a plane and helicopter crashing into the Potomac River. I’m sure I’m not the only one feeling the impact of such an event. I have been glued to the television, talking to friends and family about the situation, wondering how such a collision could…
Have you ever asked God for something only to be disappointed? I know I’ve been severely disappointed when God didn’t answer my prayers. When my prayers for my husband’s repentance went unanswered. When my prayers for a ministry of reconciliation failed. When my prayers for restoration of my marriage feel of deaf ears. Honestly, I…
What’s holding you back in your relationship with God? The last few months, God has made it clear to me that I’ve been guilty of idolatry. No, I don’t have a hidden trove of wooden, golden, and silver statues hidden away, but I have been hiding an idol within my heart. You see, I have…