Last week, I shared my words for the year, “Open and Obedient.” I’ve really been focusing on following Jesus with my choices, taking risks when God provides an opportunity, and knowing when to step back from an opportunity. Likewise, I’ve had many moments of disappointment and waiting to assist in the sanctification process this year. […]
Jesus to the Trick-or-Treaters
Halloween is likely the one night a year that strangers visit our homes expecting kindness. How do we embrace the opportunity? First, let us conquer the elephant about the subject. I’ll share my own experience first, friends. My mom is a woman full of joy. My childhood was one that focused on the […]
10 Practical Ways to Support Women, Babies, and Children
How can we support expectant mothers, new mothers, babies, and children? However your heart and mind are processing, lamenting, rejoicing in, or pondering the overturn of Roe v. Wade, I sincerely hope you are asking yourself how you can support the lives of others. This should be the discussion. I am thankful for the positive […]
Wherever Christmas Carols are Sung
Seven minivans roll through the streets of our town and I can’t help but think to myself that something bigger is happening in this moment. This is something more meaningful than my love of Christmas music. This is bigger than my affinity for seasonal nostalgia, as real as that may be. What I believe, deep […]
Jesus in the Grocery Store: 5 Simple Ways to Spread Joy while Buying Eggs and Bread
Every person around us each day is a living, breathing, soul created by our Heavenly Father. So many times, we miss truly seeing people. Everyone wants to be known and loved. Praise God that He knows us by the hairs on our heads and even calls the stars by name. Perhaps you and I know […]