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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.

A few days ago on my drive to the office I realized something that I suppose I already knew: Automobiles […]

Things are so weird, right now, for the church and those who lead her ministry. For weeks now, we’ve all […]

He loves us in spite of our worries and insecurities.

There’s a phrase people use that always bugs me. It’s when a harsh confrontation needs to be had and it’s […]

Jacob, son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham, had twelve sons, including Joseph and the youngest, Benjamin. The ten older […]

If you are anything like me, you worry about what you cannot control.  You worry about things out of your […]

What has God told you to do and what has been your response?

I’m so thankful for a patient God, but there is coming a day when Jesus will return.

Several years ago, I was flying back to Dallas from Lubbock, Texas, when I experienced by far the most turbulent […]

It’s to that point.  You know what that point is for you.  Maybe we miss our friends.  Our “normal” routines. Our “normal” […]

Hope is so fundamental to the human condition that when we don’t have it life is unbearable. We know that […]

Because of our ancestors, we ALL have sin and are in need of a Savior.

Our nation is experiencing record-breaking numbers as death rates from COVID-19 continue to climb. Illnesses continue to swell, and panic […]

No matter what you’ve done, what you’ve said or where you’ve been, reach out to God today.

“We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your […]

This won’t be a, “Hey, look on the brightside…or else you’re a sinner!” moment. So, you can relax. Truth is, […]

They are doing these things because they know we want them to, not because they want to.

In 1 Kings 17 Elijah is divinely sustained with water from a brook and food brought by ravens during a […]

Our sin has a ripple effect.

He provided a sacrifice. An innocent gave its life to cover the sins of mankind.

For all of those who are now at home, without five billion activities to rush to, without sports, without even […]