Lovesong
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Growing up as an alternative/punk rock kid, my favorite band was The Cure. They released a song in 1989 called “Lovesong”. The lyrics remind me so much of our relationship with our Creator…
Read MoreAvoiding Comparison
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The truth is, we all can fall into the temptation of comparing ourselves to others. All of us can battle insecurities that we are not good enough…
Read MoreI Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!
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Imagine...it’s your 3rd birthday, you are really excited about turning 3 and you can’t wait for your party…The only thing is, there will be no friends, and maybe no family coming to your party because of something going on that you don’t understand…
Read MoreIn The Middle
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Through the story of one Jesus's closest friends, Lazarus, we find that tough times can stretch the faith of anyone, even those who knew Jesus best. But, we also learn if we are willing to stay close to Him…
Read MoreGrace Equations
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It’s a remarkable experience to get what you want only to find frustration, pain, fear, or regret. There are times I can find myself relentlessly chasing or holding on to the very thing that is or will cause me harm.
Read MoreWho's in Your Boat?
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Annie and Russell Williams have a conversation about letting Jesus into the boat…
Read MoreHide and Seek
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Remember when you were a kid, playing outside for hours on end all summer long? You’d go out after breakfast, check in sometime around lunch, go back out until dinner and then again until the lightning bugs came out…
Read MoreStrange Times
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Whether you're working at home or on the frontlines, a single or full-time parent, all alone or have a house full, you MUST make God first! This is the baseline for everything in your life as well as anything you do.
Read MoreThe Secret Sauce
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I am going to give you the secret formula for a happy and content life. The secret sauce, if you will…
Read MoreDrop the Rock
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You know what's interesting about grace? We all want it, we all need it, we have all received it, but we aren't always quick to give it...
Read MoreGod and Your Kids
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We, as parents, are living in a unique time. Normally you would have only a few hours in a day with your child, a precious time for your family to connect: that is now 24/7.
Read MoreFine China
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Sometimes, whether we realize it or not, we can view prayer the same way we do fine china. We think we can't get near it because it's delicate or only something we should use on special occasions. Maybe we're not even sure what exactly to use it for…
Read MoreSpring Cleaning
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Once I decide to do “Spring Cleaning”, I begin to feel like every drawer and cabinet in my house has “issues”. The same is true with keeping my heart clean. Here are a few things I have learned when digging in…
Read MoreHow Dreams Can Help in a Difficult Time
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Why do we dream?
First, realize that God put the dreaming process in all mankind regardless of age or gender—it is innate within you. Why?…
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Living Life in the Shadow of Death
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My 8-year-old daughter asked me what the highest number is? Like, if she keeps on counting and counting, she will eventually reach a number that’s at the top of all the numbers. I tried to explain to her that…
Read MoreYou Are Not Alone
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Now, more than ever, we need to "cast our cares" upon Him, because He loves us. He sees your depression and discouragement . He knows your concern for your loved ones. He knows how frustrating it is…
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Don't Worry!
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I’ve learned that my contentment and peace hinges on my prayer life and how much I am in His Word. It’s like medicine and the very best kind. It soothes the soul and comforts my overactive, hyperdrive mind.
Read MorePeace With God
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I can think of no greater position in life than to know one has received this peace with God. No need carrying a burden upon the soul in these difficult times when God’s love has made a way of casting that weight upon Him.
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