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When I was a kid, I loved to watch the Tigger movie. Tigger was always full of excitement and wonder […]

Anxiety reveals itself in a number of ways. Sometimes it’s subtle. It can be misunderstood for simply pressure or stress […]

[RainDripsDrainsDownpours. A quiet roarA steady streamA childhood memoryA goodbye RainShowersShudders A pitter-patterA puddleA pair of boots RainBreaksBleeds A last kissA […]

What do you do when pain is your constant companion? How do you keep on going when life stays hard and […]

I know I do. And I think God does, too. The author of Hebrews writes: “This High Priest of ours […]

Like an eggIt cracksAnd then everythingYolk and allSpills out Until the shell emptiesAnd only the shell remains There is nothingUntil […]

As we wind down the season over the next few weeks, there are some of us who feel like summer […]

Truth. It’s a subject that has evolved and changed.  A topic that has been stretched, questioned and misused over time. We […]

Praying about this election is one of the most imperative things you can do right now. The election is almost […]

Here’s a riddle for you: What do we look at, on average, 63 times a day, for up to 4 […]

“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will […]

(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]

He kept His word and stood firm on His promises

We can really mess things up, but God is always there.

I need your help for a moment.  There’s an old saying that “confession is good for the soul”. I really […]

Follow Christ and be the godly example your friends, family and co-workers need!

We are living in uncertain, fearful times without precedent. It’s like the world has gone mad. When asked by a […]

When you turn to Christ, His light reveals the sins that are hidden in the dark.

Jesus redeemed us, transformed us, and has called us to live a holy life.

He hears our desperate pleas, but ultimately, His will prevails.

Uncertainty unfortunately comes with the territory of being a widow, especially if you lost your husband suddenly like I did. […]

Be open. Be honest. Be truthful.

Colossians is a book that shows we need Christ for an eternity with God in heaven. As we have a […]

Our lives should look like what Scripture defines as a follower of Christ and not to be resembling the world.

“It’s easy. All you have to do is stick your finger down your throat ‘til you gag and throw up.”  […]

God is so much more than we can ever imagine.

Messes can be overwhelming, but Jesus’s love is more powerful than anything you can imagine.

Let Him work it out in His timing and not in yours.

If you have accepted Him as your Savior, you have a duty to be holy, to be set apart from the rest of this world for His glory.

God’s love for you is never ending.

When you go into battle with the enemy, you are not alone.

As someone who has personally struggled with depression and tried to minister to loved ones in the thick of it, […]

Reflect on the light of His glory and let others see the only good in us comes from Him.

He desires for you to have a joyful soul but not at the expense of a holy life.

For four months I’ve been studying the book of Mark in the Bible because I received a slightly random and […]

As Christians, we sin and fail. But our proper response should always be to listen to the Holy Spirit’s conviction, repent and ask for forgiveness.

Through the magic of social media, several years ago I reconnected with a close childhood friend. We had not communicated […]

During the holiday seasons, cherish the time with our family.

I’ve never liked playing chess because I have never had the satisfaction of winning. As a kid, my brother would […]

My kids are out of control.  Before coronavirus, we had such a nice routine. Might I take a moment to brag?  They […]

You see red.  Your blood pulses, your breath quickens and your thoughts fly.  You surge with energy… too much energy.  […]

Our lives should reflect the light of Jesus. We shine so others may see how bright He is through us.

It is true that fear has a destructive power in our life. But it is also true that faith in […]

I suppose the first question you might ask me may be, “Why should I want to conquer my fears?”  And […]

People are afraid.   They are afraid of losing their health, wealth, mind, job, spouse or children.   They are afraid of […]

No matter how much evil may abound, God promises His love.

Springtime means gardens for many people. While my husband and I have tried our hand at vegetable gardens before, it […]

By waiting on God, we bring honor to Him.

There once was a soybean farmer who was interviewed for his great harvest.  Despite difficult growing conditions, he had managed […]

When we recognize our gifts and use them for God’s glory, we fulfill our purpose.