DEAR FRIEND

You may have noticed that the word ‘hope’ is used in a lot of different contexts, so the Biblical concept can get a little fuzzy.

I have a confession: I tend to operate with a scarcity mindset. A scarcity mindset is a belief that there will not be enough of something.

My kids are going to catch all sorts of things from me. They will likely catch a love for chocolate, a fear of spiders, and ...

Are we worried about missing some big calling on our life while we miss a million little callings?

I can have one of those days when my life feels like a triathlon and I trained for a pie-eating contest instead.Days where I just hit the wa

When is the last time you shared the gospel with someone? I’m talking, laid out the whole thing, from sinner to salvation? Maybe even...

I had forgotten that there is a conspiracy against me. Not a conspiracy between my dog and my snoring husband...

Dear Friend, Reading your Bible could save your spouse’s life. Allow me to explain...

Someone once asked me if thinking about something is the same thing as praying about it...

Lent may be about less dessert, or less social media, or less of something else, but no matter what you choose to have less of...

I’ve been reading the Gospels lately, and I am constantly struck by the contrast between those who believe Jesus and those who don’t.

I have learned so much about life and people from reading terrific fiction books. It was non-fiction that I could not “get into"...

I want to find refuge under His wings (Ps. 91:4), but um…where are His wings exactly? Sometimes I get a little tripped up on the mechanics

If your 2019 ended with more of a groan than a ta-da!, then I hope this exercise will help you develop a plan for 2020 that prioritizes...

I thought I would share my unsolicited advice on navigating this minefield of expectations called New Year’s Resolutions...

I’m learning that there is so much more to be gained from practicing gratitude, if only I slow down enough to notice...

Life does not always look like candles, and stylish pj’s, and puppies under the Christmas tree. But there can be joy amidst the busyness and

Dear Friend, Many years ago, I had two kids under two, a house full of diapers and toys, and bags under my eyes the size of New Jersey. I...

Five years ago this month I had colon cancer. And so, this month, I am celebrating being cancer free, and at the same time I am looking back

What is it about the Enneagram that has people describing it as a life-changing experience? Isn't it just a personality test?