I find it helps me to think and process this dilemma logically . . . Continue Reading …
We moved marriage, mothering, and homemaking from the top of our lists to the bottom–or crossed them off altogether. Continue Reading …
Whether you work in an office or at home, how do you see selfish ambition playing itself out in your life? Continue Reading …
As we sang we'd glare at the boys, while digging our heels into the ground, giving the impression of grinding them into powder. Continue Reading …
Today, let's consider how we express our femininity in more substantive ways than time spent in malls, or the love of “Southern Living” décor. Continue Reading …
Why not dress him in some of my old dresses, complete with a purse? We could let his hair grow long; no one would ever know the difference. . . Continue Reading …
"I learned that my new husband preferred to spend Monday nights in front of the TV with NFL rather than being my hands to write out my Bible study for me." Continue Reading …
Do you ever get “stuck in a rut” in your prayer life? Praying Scripture will help! Continue Reading …
I have a loose-leaf binder where I log dates of prayer requests and answers received . . . Continue Reading …
"He answers in ways that literally take my breath away." Continue Reading …
My son exclaimed, “Mom, thank you SO much for folding my laundry!” My first thought was to check his forehead to see if he was running a temperature . . . Continue Reading …
The equation is simple really: Unconfessed sin equals no audience with God; Confessed sin means God is “all ears”! Continue Reading …
Are you ready to give up on prayer? Does it seem like God doesn’t hear, anyway? Continue Reading …
On this most bitter of nights, we watch Christ struggle . . . Three times He lifts the same request, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me." His agony is evident . . . Continue Reading …
I, too, have experienced the heartache that can come from choosing to love. Continue Reading …
Jesus’ answer just raised more questions for me. Why did He include the second commandment when the man just asked for the greatest commandment? Continue Reading …
Who or what is competing with God for first place in your life? Continue Reading …
"Do I have desires? Yes. Do I have God-given abilities? Yes. Has God provided opportunity to use them right now? No. So, I wait on the Lord." Continue Reading …
"I'd been involved in some capacity of 'formal' ministry since 1980. And then, it all stopped. At first I was excited to see what was 'next.' . . . Then, nothing . . ." Continue Reading …
Everyone has a creed. Even those who say they don’t believe in creeds have a creed. What exactly is a creed? Continue Reading …
Do you find it curious—as I do—that we have to be instructed to love God? Continue Reading …