Salvation & My New Identity

Ultimately, carrying a baby is about faithfully serving Christ. It means the reward of pregnancy isn’t just the baby. It’s becoming more like Jesus. Continue Reading …

I am physically, mentally, and spiritually dependent on the Lord God for every single thing—right down to the most basic function of being alive—the need to breathe. Continue Reading …

The sting of being left out is one we hope to avoid. But exclusion also offers us an opportunity for growth. Continue Reading …

As much as I may prefer to view my failure through my own lens, only His perspective is really important. So what is it? How does God see my failures? Continue Reading …

We're all tempted by the desires of the flesh, the eyes, and the pride of life to find significance—but in Christ, we don't have to chase after applause. We rest in His finished work. Continue Reading …

Truthfully, some days I’m just plain weary of the worry and the work that comes with being the parent of a special-needs child. Continue Reading …

Do you love Jesus deeply, intimately? Instead of merely accepting a “package deal,” have you fallen in love with a Person? Continue Reading …

You were meant for boasting. Just not in yourself. Continue Reading …

Here’s Scripture for those days when the liar, the enemy of our souls, fights to steal your identity, leaving you bewildered in confusion. Continue Reading …

Are you grappling with discouraging failure? Know that you are defined not by failure, but by the victory of the cross. Continue Reading …

The cross is an exclusive and narrow road. It is a broad invitation, but those who follow are few. Continue Reading …

Are we raising a generation that buys 'Jesus on the cheap'? Or do they truly know and follow Him? Continue Reading …

We often believe freedom is ours when we’re our own authority and we call the shots. But Scripture tells a different story. Continue Reading …

Contrary to what we often believe, learning to feel good about ourselves is not the secret to overcoming insecurity. Continue Reading …

If you're striving to impress God, you can stop. Find freedom in the word "accepted." Continue Reading …

The more you measure your worth by your stats, the more you need stats to feel worthy. Continue Reading …

With so many words already circling the stratosphere, I often stare down this question: "Why should I keep writing?" Continue Reading …

. . . with surprising results. Continue Reading …

Perhaps you need reminded that Jesus is the Good Shepherd. Here's some tender truth just for you. Continue Reading …

You've heard of mommy wars, right? Where every mom tries to be everything perfect—and more? We've got some good news: you don't have to join in. Continue Reading …

One night my husband's team decided to do street evangelism holding up a large wooden cross as they preached and handed out tracts. Continue Reading …