Blog Archives

Mother’s Day Memories and Regrets
Just because they’re adult children doesn’t mean they don’t need godly discipline, guidance, and redirection.

Managing Your Time For God’s Glory
God has divinely inspired a balanced life for us, so we should allow him to control our schedules.

Do I Have What it Takes?
As Mother’s Day approaches, remember that God’s grace is sufficient no matter how hard the day may be.

Haters Gonna Hate
What will you do when criticism, negativity, hatred, and persecution come to your doorstep?

It Was In The Bible
It’s in the syllabus. If you are a professor or a student or even just remember those old college days, […]

Every Person Counts
To God, every person counts. You are not forsaken nor forgotten.

That Sweet Aroma of Christ in Us
We are to be a sweet aroma of Christ as we surrender to the Holy Spirit who tells us to die to self.

Our Gifts Unto The Lord
Are you giving more to the Lord? Maybe it’s through money, or service in the church, or to a ministry within the church. Those are wonderful gifts unto the Lord.

Measuring Up and Mother’s Day
When you feel defeated, burdened, and ashamed of past mistakes, God’s grace covers you sufficiently.

If, Then, I Will
In this day and age, we don’t want to believe there are consequences for our sins. We want to only believe that God is loving and forgiving. He is, but He is also righteous.

Fully Functioning and Radical
If we are the body of Christ, why aren’t our hands reaching out to the hurting and our arms to the broken?

Refocus
God’s law of rest for the land wasn’t about keeping something from the people, it was about refocusing their attention to what truly matters. Where is our focus?

Faith TALK: After Prayer is Answered
Answered prayers can look very different; either way, God promises to be our strength and our shield.

Thoughtless Words
Do you remember the show Undercover Bosses? The idea was for the CEO to go undercover and see what the […]

Please Don’t Pass the Chips
When you’re the one lacking self -control, don’t put the blame on someone else.

Joy Comes in the Mourning
In your brokenness, know that from God’s perspective, you are covered by grace and used for his glory.

Never Forsaken: Just Ask Me
Child of God, It may like feel like he has left you alone and forgotten, but I promise you he has not and will not.

One Way to Better Understand Scripture
Understanding the Bible is about making connections between theology and application.

Fearfully, Wonderfully Made
The moment I held them in my arms, I knew there was nothing more perfect. Their eyes so big and […]

Walking Through Grief-Part Three
Though we are not worthy of it, God calls us victorious and brings us out of the deep waters of grief.

It’s Our Choice
Have you ever tried to make someone love you? My first thought was actually of this old dog of my […]

Walking Through Grief-Part Two
If you’re grieving right now, there are enemies preventing your healing, especially Satan.

Walking Through Grief-Part One
When you’re hurting and weary of the constant pain of loss, don’t hesitate to use your support network.

Our Sins Are Deleted
The days of the typewriter. Do you remember those? You had to practice and practice to make sure you could […]

Faith TALK: During Tough Times
(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “In all circumstances give thanks, for […]

God’s Pandemic Instructions
How long do I have to quarantine? How many days after fever before I can be around others? What if […]

Walking Through Grief-an Introduction
There are different kinds of loss, but the most devastating one is that of a loved one, but God proves himself faithful despite the pain it brings.

Let Your Test Become a Testimony
You can trust God to help when it’s time to share your story of abundant and undeserved grace.

Your Words Can Mean Death or Life
Don’t let your words lead to destruction and death but to truth and light.

It’s For Our Own Good
Recently, my father-in-law was diagnosed as a diabetic. With a really high glucose level, the doctor took immediate action and […]

Choosing to Abide in Him
Spending quality, uninterrupted time with God is truly the only way to become more like him.

Called to Be Different
During many lessons with my High School Sunday School class, I would ask the question, “what do people think it […]

What is Wisdom and How Can We Find it?
There are different kinds of wisdom in this world, but the only one worth noting comes from the Lord and is God given . . . if you ask.

God’s Way is the Best Way
I was 17 and had the keys to the car. Freedom. As long as I had gas money, I could […]

All-In
All-in. You’ve heard that said as someone pushes their stack of chips across the table as they hold what they […]

Faith TALK: Before Your Prayer is Answered
(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “Whatever you ask for in prayer, […]

The Old Versus The New
When we play Phase 10, one of our favorite things is laying down our phase and saying “and I did […]

Just The Right Ingredients
Recently, my father in-law was diagnosed with diabetes. So, when the doctor said the diet had to change and our […]

A Purchase Has to Be Made
I love watching home restoration shows. Taking something old and restoring it to a beautiful place, there’s just something incredible […]

He Equips the Called
I can’t remember if I told you this, but I have a horrible memory. My husband and I can be […]

Giving Back
The feeling of that twenty-dollar bill in my hand was like none other. I never had money. Especially not $20. […]

Faith TALK: Why Do Bad Things Happen?
(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “We know that in everything God […]

The Transforming Power of God
I couldn’t get enough. I wanted to spend every waking hour with him. To learn about who he was, where […]

A Second Chance
In college, I had a professor who gave us a test. We had ample amount of time to study for […]

Friend of God
We’ve been studying on Wednesday nights about friends. Some tough questions are asked that really make us search our own […]

Be Ready For Surprise Visits
Avoid the religious thinking of today’s world and set your heart on Jesus, allowing your thoughts be his thoughts.

Stiff Necks
You know it’s going to be a tough day when you wake up with a crick in your neck. It’s […]

Your Social Media Influence
You may not like it, Christian, but as a believer you have some kind of influence, so what does that look like?

Who is the Captain of Your Life?
A maritime tradition states that it is the responsibility of the captain of the vessel to ensure each member of […]

Faith TALK: Why Do We Make Bad Choices?
(The following is a family devotional guide with suggested questions and scriptures.) Focus Verse: “Christ gives me the strength to […]