“The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.” – Psalm 18:2 KJV What does it mean to be battle ready? How do we prepare when it’s uncertain where, or when the […]
“In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.” Psalm 5:3 Why do I bother with prayer? Does it really make a difference? Does it even matter? Have you asked these questions? If you’re reluctant to answer “yes”, may I cut in front […]
“Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus.” – Hebrews 3:1 Scattered thoughts are common, especially this time of year when we have so many commitments, activities, and preparations to make. Most days I feel like a human pinball bouncing from task to task, and thought to thought trying […]
“For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great his is love for those who fear him.” Psalm 103: 11 It is our turn to host my side of the family’s Christmas Eve festivities. We’re talking upwards of 35+ people for dinner. You know what that means–planning, prepping, decorating, cooking–the list […]
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.” – Luke 16:10 So often I find profound reminders of God’s character and truth in the midst of my everyday life. I’m always amazed how he takes the smallest […]
As the first morning broke and we all ventured out of our sleeping spaces, the beautiful women that I shared the weekend with were decked out in their finest. Flannel jammies, oversized coats, best sweat pants, boots, multi-layers of socks, etc.—you get the picture—we were all coming up wayyyy short of hitting the fashion runway. […]
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:9 When our children were little, we spent many hours reading together. One of their most favorite stories was Dr. Seuss’ My Many Colored […]
“Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” – James 1:4 The task didn’t come easy. I struggled and labored, and struggled some more, yet it would not flow. Was I forcing something I shouldn’t? Was I trying to make something out of nothing? God knows I’ve […]
