What is the definition of faith? I looked it up and these are the two definitions: 1. complete trust or confidence in someone or something 2. strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof.
Read MoreHave you ever felt as if what you do is insignificant? There can be moments in the daily grind where you stop to think, does what I do really matter? The answer is, yes it matters. There is no such thing as an insignificant person or an insignificant purpose. If you have life, you have purpose and that purpose matters.
Read MoreWe are in full-swing Easter tradition mode. I am a stickler for fitting all of our favorite traditions into the holiday! Even though my kids are getting older, they still love our traditions! One of my personal favorites is making Resurrection Bread. Easter is a beautiful reminder of our heart encounter with the One who is the Resurrection and the Life.
Read MoreHappy Spring everyone! We made it through another winter, and warmer weather is on the horizon. This is one of my favorite times of year—the birds are singing, the sun is out, and everywhere you look, there are signs of new life.
Read MoreHow can you cultivate peace? Can you cultivate peace? In the craziness of the world in which we live, this is a question we need to answer. In Galatians 5:22, the Bible tells us that peace is a fruit of the Spirit, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
Read MoreIn His loving kindness, God gives us prophetic words at times, for a dream and a vision for us to put our hope and trust in when we can’t see how it will all come to pass. He gives us a glimpse of assurance to guide our future. This prophetic word is a gift.
Read MoreChange the way you think and you’ll change your life. What if it was that simple? Well, it is. Proverbs 23:7 reminds us, “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” The way we think about ourselves sets the narrative for everything else.
Read MoreI want to speak to the woman whose heart is weary today. The woman who has been fighting in faith, fighting for her family, for her marriage, for her dreams, for her healing, for her (you fill in the blank). Your heart is aching, desiring to see the Lord show up on your behalf, to see answers to your tear-filled prayers.
Read MoreHas God ever asked you to do something? That inner prompting of your spirit or a directive in your time of prayer? Often in the moment when we hear God’s voice with direction, we begin to think of all the reasons why we could never accomplish what we feel God is asking us to do.
Read MoreWhen February comes around, it’s hard not to think about love. So, like most of you, it has got me thinking about love, but not just the romantic kind. I started to think about all the different kinds of love we have and display on a daily basis; while it’s all love, It’s all different.
Read MoreHappy February! There is something about February that I love. I don’t know why but all of the hearts and pink in the month buried between Christmas and springtime sparks joy. It’s not that I’m a hopeless romantic (because I’m not), but I do love expressing love to my family all month long.
Read MoreAre you believing a knockoff gospel? Are you serving a knockoff version of Jesus Christ? I recently was challenged again with this question from John Bevere’s book, The Awe of God. This is a question that I am constantly asking myself. Am I believing in the God of the Bible or a counterfeit, knockoff God of my Western American society?
Read MoreHow many times have you heard someone say, “Just give it to God?” What exactly does it mean to give something to God? In order to give something away, you have to have possession of it. Many times, the things we need to hand over to God are the things we were never meant to carry in the first place, things that are out of our control, and things that make us worried or anxious.
Read More“Make yourself an option! “The phrase I sat and pondered as I heard one of the lacrosse parents yell. As I tried to make sense of what they were screaming to their child, a lightbulb went off in my head. Of course—make yourself the obvious choice.
Read MoreWow, how is it even 2024? It feels like I blinked and 2023 was over. While God did so many amazing things this past year, my heart can’t help but get excited about what is on the horizon. Isn’t that one of the best things about serving God? No matter what yesterday looked like (the best or the worst) you can be sure that today marks the beginning of the better & brighter!
Read MoreOne of the most important changes you can make this year is the way you think. Every day, thousands of thoughts come hurling through our minds. Some good; some not so good. Some thoughts leave us feeling encouraged and hopeful, while most thoughts bombard us with negativity and anxiety!
Read MoreI love to run. Running is my exercise of choice. The only problem is catching the moment when I feel like running. When I’m in the mood, when the weather is just right- there is nothing that can sway me from popping in my air pods and putting on my favorite running shoes to hit the pavement. Often, compelled by the mood I will head out my door for a long run.
Read MoreDon’t let the stressing blind your blessing this season. The holiday season often reminds me of Disney World - something that is supposed to be a magical time filled with fun, laughter, and memories, but you get there and there’s a lot of yelling, stress, and kids crying everywhere.
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