How to be More Useful for the Kingdom of God One of my grandmothers was a collector of teacups. I have inherited many of her beautiful porcelain cups and saucers. However, most days, these lovely containers perch empty on a cabinet shelf in my home. They don’t get used at Read more
How to Overcome Doubts on Your Spiritual Path: Faith in Question Every individual’s spiritual journey is distinct and often laden with moments of deep conviction intermingled with periods of doubt, which may keep us from trusting God’s promises. While doubt may be perceived as a weakness or failure in one’s Read more
What Does the Bible Teach about Joel Osteen (and others)? The Prosperity Gospel. It is also known as the health and wealth gospel and the gospel of success. In the past, it’s also been called “The Name it and Claim it Gospel.” Moreover, pastors who are often included in this Read more
How to Deepen Your Faith as a Believer in Christ To deepen your faith as a believer in Christ, you must be intentional. It doesn’t happen overnight, and it doesn’t happen without some effort. Whether you are new to the Christian faith or have been a Christian for a while Read more
“Sometimes I get a little bored or get in a rut with my personal Bible study. I need to try something different or fresh to keep me going.” 10 Ways to Make Your Bible Study More Interesting This is what a sweet friend said to me recently. Honestly, I think Read more
5 Simple but Powerful Words that All Men Love to Hear The most amazing thing happened. I interviewed my husband, asking him about the words men love to hear, and then I wrote a post about it. The response from readers was unbelievable! More Than Any Other Post More than Read more
From time to time, people want to know how I got started writing books with my current publisher. It’s so baffling! My simple answer – I prayed and asked God to allow me to write with a wonderful publishing company. It was a request I made to the Lord over Read more
When my kids were preschoolers, I first became acquainted with Isaiah 41:10. One of my mentors in our church loved the verse and shared it often. Her love for this sweet word of Scripture made me love it as well. Soon after, I committed the verse to memory. It became Read more
Things are a little OUT OF CONTROL in our world right now. In our countries. Throughout our Cities. Around our Neighborhoods. In our churches, our schools, and our government. And, even in our homes. Things have gotten a little wild! 5 Verses to Encourage You When You Feel Insecure But Read more
An interesting thing happened to me recently. A friend that I’ve known for a long time asked me the strangest question.She knows I’m married to a pastor/professor and a mom to two young adult kids.But, she didn’t understand the Ministry of Hope and what I do as a part of Read more
Maybe it was his Texas drawl. Or his huge smile. Possibly, it was the affirming way that he spoke. Whatever the case, I was a fan of Joel Osteen – for a while. Why I Stopped Listening to Joel Osteen (and others like him) I would catch him from time Read more
To follow. To follow is to… go after. Indeed, to follow is to… move behind someone in the same direction. Following God is sometimes so easy. As He leads us into more fulfilling work, sweeter relationships, and better conditions, it’s so easy to follow Him. However, when God starts heading down Read more