A lot of people I know are struggling — it’s been this way for a while. They’re walking through difficult circumstances, ones that remind us that this world is not our ultimate home. Trials that make you thankful that this world is not all there is! Other friends are overwhelmed, but can’t point specifically to a circumstance that explains their struggle. I’ve been part of this latter ... View Post
God’s grace IS
Discouragement and disappointment sought to settle in before my feet even hit the floor. One phone call led to a potentially day-ruining bout of self-pity and frustration. Have you ever felt that way? Do you have conversations with God that go something like: “Why won’t You? Why haven’t You?” Have you ever asked yourself while talking to God: “Am I wasting my time doing what I believe is ... View Post
Are people safe with you?
There’s a lot of discussion in our nation and world about security. Almost daily we wake up to news of another terror attack or shooting. From securing our homes, public gathering places and national borders, there are so many questions and opinions about what is needed to keep people safe. While our collective safety is a matter of public discussion, I have a different aspect of safety to ask you ... View Post
The most true thing about you
Through the years I’ve sat in more small group gatherings than I can recount. I’ve gathered with women: amazing women, women who love Jesus and want to live for and live like Jesus. But just like me — and I’m guessing like many of you — these women struggle. We struggle to be the godly women we long to be. We struggle to love like we want to love, give as we long to give. We struggle with many ... View Post
Way #44 – A new heart for a new life
For years I’d find myself in a circumstance that evoked an attitude I didn’t want to have — one of judgment, frustration and irritation. But this time was different. My thoughts were different. I felt differently. I wasn’t judging and there was no frustration or irritation. This time there was love, peace and release — a release of people from having to please me. I sat there completely stunned ... View Post
Way #3 – The Grace of God
I was preparing for a mission trip to Nairobi and Nakuru, Kenya when I was asked to teach from a book called Embrace Grace by Liz Curtis Higgs. No problem — or so I thought. I began reading the book, but with each page I felt as if I hit an impenetrable wall. It wasn’t a complicated book. In fact, it’s a delightful book. I just couldn’t get a firm grasp of what she was saying. My frustration ... View Post