My book launch party for the Christian fiction book I wrote, Wrapped in Mercy, was a couple of weeks ago. Writing and publishing this book had been a long-time dream of mine. Then, in the midst of publishing the book, I had a health crisis and ended up in the hospital for eight long months. […]
Joy in Tough Seasons Read More »
Have you ever thought about the fact that Jesus does not HAVE peace? He IS peace. I think sometimes we view peace as a denial of the circumstances going on around us or simply refusing to live in reality. There are times when I can feel worry, fear, and anxiety on the rise and I
Calm in the Midst of a Storm Read More »
Selah. This is a term used often in the book of Psalms. The first time we see the word Selah is in Psalms 3. Here, David is writing about his trouble with one of his sons. The Psalms begins much like others David wrote with the negative emotions he has about the situation he is
Pause in His Presence Read More »
Do you know what I have learned over the last two years? I don’t like living history. Do you know what I mean? These kinds of things that our world and our country have walked through in the last two years are only things that until now I have read about in history books. I
5 Messages of Hope in a Topsy Turvy World. Read More »
Fear is unfortunately a part of life. No one can tell you that you will never deal with fear or feel fearful from time to time. I think fear is a legitimate emotion that is unavoidable while living on this earth. Fear, however, is not something God wants us to coexist with or make room
Living Under the Shadow of His Wings Read More »
Have you ever been paralyzed by indecision? I for sure have. I think as a recovering perfectionist sometimes it is difficult to pick a path. What if I pick the “wrong” path and then realize I have made a mistake and need to back track? I think the answer God might give us sometimes is…
Understanding the Times Read More »
I don’t know about you, but I really dislike when things break or don’t work correctly. It is frustrating to me when things are cheaply made and I am having to replace them too soon. I had a tube tv well beyond when most people had traded theirs in for a flat screen. My thought
Quality in Relationships Read More »
There is a scripture in James 4 that says you have not because you ask not. I find this verse to be very interesting. God is a deeply personal God, and He knows our thoughts and feelings before we even go to Him. So why does He not just give us the things we want
The Importance of Perseverance Read More »
Do you have a favorite worship song? I know I do! However, it usually changes with the season of life I am in or with what God is currently showing me. There are times that some worship songs truly resonate, and I feel myself identifying with that particular song more than others. There are worship
Why is Worship Important? Read More »
Have you ever thought about the resurrection power of God? It’s powerful, right? Jesus was crucified and paid the ultimate price for our sins so that our broken relationship with God could be restored. That in itself is pretty powerful, but then three days later God raised Jesus from the dead. God restored life to
Encouragement in the midst of Chaos Read More »
