I began the year struggling with what felt like a new purpose. With fresh goals in mind and a lofty to-do list in hand, you’d think I had it all figured out. Instead, confusion and overwhelm gripped my heart. There was so much to do! Who was I to think I could ever pull off …
Seeing Ourselves Through God’s Eyes
Seeing ourselves through God’s eyes rather than the lens of our past mistakes is a difficult undertaking. I don’t know if you’re like me, but I tend to be my own worst critic. I cheer others on, but beat myself up for similar mess-ups. Sophia, the main character in my book, Escape and Rescue, also struggles …
The True and Tangible Love of God
Sophia, the main character in my book, Escape and Rescue, struggled with thoughts of insecurity. Though she didn’t realize it at the time, she had falsely assumed her past mistakes made her undeserving of love – especially God’s love. It was not until Sophia found herself in the most desperate of circumstances that her eyes …
When You’re the One Standing Alone
Sometimes it’s good to be on the other side of things. To go from the one surrounded by friends to the one standing alone without any. To shift from the one whose surroundings are familiar to the one who feels lost in the maze. This has been my experience lately. Joining a new church. Starting …
Experiencing 5 Beautiful Gifts of Grace Found in Everyday Life
I recently submitted an article for a book I’m co-authoring on the topic of grace. Revisiting the beautiful gifts of God’s grace in our lives is good for us. It’s refreshing to see how God uses our circumstances and surroundings to draw us to Him and to keep us privy to His goodness and grace. …
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Life’s Purpose: Pursuing A Lifetime of Little Stickers and Big Prayers
Placing my lawn chair in the far corner of the gymnasium, I settled in to watch my children compete in the last-day events of basketball camp. It was from this corner seat I began to ponder the connection between childhood achievement and the pursuit of life’s purpose. The coaches created a simple sticker wall, clearly visible …
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A Unique Opportunity: Praying for the Adult Children in Your Life
I stood and watched as my adult children drove away, my heart whispering silent prayers on their behalf. I prayed continually while they were gone – for protection, for wisdom, for traveling grace. And when they returned home several days later, I hugged them tighter than I had in a long while. Then I uttered …
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When Sorrow Invades Your Happy Place
There I sat, alone in my favorite place – my happy place. A place where I could so easily get lost in my thoughts. Behind me, in the distance, I could glimpse home. Close enough to feel safe, yet far enough away to satisfy my craving for solitude. Never once did I consider the possibility …
Prayer: Going to God on Behalf of Your Friends
My friend sent a quick text, asking for prayer over an urgent matter. I immediately texted her back – Praying now! True to my word, I lifted a silent prayer toward heaven on her behalf, and I kept praying this same prayer over her throughout the day. She does the same for me. You see, …
