Last month, I had the joy of partnering with our church to bless over 20 single moms. We provided a dinner for the moms and kids, provided several activities for the kids, and allowed each child to pick a Christmas gift for his/her mom. My daughter and I also had the privilege of sharing from…
At the beginning of the year, my daughter asked me what my word was for 2024. I hadn’t really given it any thought at the time, but within 24 hours God had laid the word “Miracles” on my heart. Specifically, I was hearing two types of miracles: Miracles of Purpose Miracles of Restoration I began…
I just finished reading Living Fearless by Jamie Winship. Winship has spent his life working as a militant peacemaker, a law enforcement officer called to help the most hardened criminals see Christ. He believes his God-given identity of militant peacemaker has allowed him to live his life fearlessly. Over the course of his life and career,…
“I am going to ask you to do something, and if you will be obedient, it will be a gateway to bigger blessings than you can even imagine.” God (September 2023) It’s been just over a year since I so clearly heard God speak those words to my heart. It’s been a year of challenging…
One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers—Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew—throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living. Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” And they left their nets…
Today, I was out walking when I received the sweetest text from my husband. “God is in control and He has won the battles for us. You’re making a difference and you’re going to change the world!” Can I just tell you that my heart was overcome with faith and gratitude in that moment? You…
I have come to a realization: I don’t trust God. I’m sure you are wondering how I could spend my entire life pointing everyone I can back to God and proclaim that I don’t trust God. It’s actually come as quite a shock to me as well. But, that’s where I find myself today. Let…
Do you ever hear the same message so frequently you just have to stop? Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me. Luke 9:23 Over the last week or so, we have heard…
God is in the business of multiplication. We’ve probably all heard this, but what does it mean? We often turn to the stories where Jesus fed thousands of people with a very small offering of loaves and fish. Remember the little boy he gave his lunch of five small loaves of bread and two fish?…
Have you ever heard of a sherpa? To be honest, this term was pretty new to me until last summer, but it’s one I have become more fascinated with each day. The Sherpa are a people group who live near Mt. Everest. They serve as guides for the people courageous enough to attempt to summit…
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. Matthew 6:33 At the beginning of the year, I pasted this verse on my bathroom mirror so I see it every single day, multiple times each day. I have chosen it as my theme for 2024….
I had lunch with a friend today. Part of my goal for 2024 is to build community, to find like-minded friends with whom I can walk through this season of life. A couple of weeks ago, I reached out to a friend I hadn’t seen in several years. We scheduled lunch, and it was such…