Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me?Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. Psalm 43:5 Have you ever felt this in the core of your being? Have you ever felt so down and disturbed and you just didn’t even know why? Have you ever been […]
You’ve heard the saying, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” I’ve been in some tough situations in my life. Some really tough situations. I actually have some tough situations in my life right now. But do you know what? I know this season will pass, and God will use it to make […]
What comes to your mind when someone says self-care? Do you think of a luxurious spa day? A regular mani/pedi? Maybe you think about an extravagant vacation. A day at the beach. An exciting weekend with the girls. Or maybe it’s something simpler for you. A candlelight bubble bath. A quiet walk in the park. […]
I am so excited to announce the Launching Into Freedom Conference to be held this Saturday, April 10. A friend of mine went through a really tough time a while back. Her daughter was really sick and nearly died, and then her husband left and filed for divorce. It was a pretty dark season, as […]
Did you know that this past Sunday was Single Parent Day? Ronald Reagan saw the hard work of single parents many years ago and proclaimed March 21 Single Parent Day. I had actually never heard of Single Parent Day until I had been a single parent for a number of years. While it may not […]
Last weekend, we had a little family escape to Branson, Missouri. It is spring break around here, and Branson is a popular destination from our home in the Oklahoma City area. My daughter had planned a girls’ trip with a friend from church, but she needed us to drive her to Branson—about a five hour […]
So how’s your 30 day challenge going? I hope you have been taking every thought captive by personalizing scriptures and reminding yourself multiple times daily of the truth of scriptures. Remember, the truth will set you free (John 8:32). I wanted to take a few minutes to introduce you to another resource that could make […]
What about you? Is your mind your greatest asset? Or is it your greatest enemy?
Last week, an investigation into the life of the late Ravi Zacharias, prominent Christian apologist, revealed patterns of sexual misconduct and spiritual abuse that spanned his life and his ministry. Allegations had surfaced a number of years ago about his misconduct, but the accusers were silenced. Some staff members who attempted to question his character […]
Disqualified. The word echoed through my mind as I contemplated my future. I had dedicated my life to ministry, to serving the God who had been so faithful throughout my life. But now, I had the scarlet letter “D” hung around my neck for all to see. My unwanted divorce had permanently disqualified me from […]
