4 Bible Reminders that God FINISHES What He Starts It was one of those “aha” moments for me. I was reading my Bible on a regular Wednesday morning, and this amazing thought hit me. Maybe it was the second cup of coffee. Maybe it was the sweetness of the Spirit. Read more…
I Think I’ve Figured Out Why People Leave Church For the last two years, I’ve been praying over, thinking over, discussing, and researching the answers to this poignant question: Why are people leaving our churches (and not going anywhere else)? I Think I’ve Figured Out Why People Leave Church I’ve Read more…
9 Scripture Affirmations for Difficult Days Sometimes life is difficult! It just is. It’s messy. Confusing. Strange. Painful. Perplexing. Unpredictable. Hard. For all of us! 9 Scripture Affirmations for Difficult Days And, during a week when I heard from so many of you who are struggling, I was reminded of Read more…
5 Dynamic Ways to Personally Experience God’s Goodness When our children were small, we used to take a lot of long, boring road trips. For the most part, our kids grew up in the days without mobile devices and pull-down televisions to watch in the car. So, in short, they Read more…
What Does Amazing Grace Sound Like? Amazing Grace. Likely, you’ve heard and sung the song many times. The words are familiar and loved. But what do we mean by the phrase, “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound…?” In other words, what does amazing grace sound like to our ears and Read more…
The Role of Shed Doors in Creating Peaceful Outdoor Retreats In the hustle and bustle of modern life, the backyard has evolved from a mere extension of our living space to a personal sanctuary for relaxation and reflection. This outdoor retreat offers a unique escape, a place to commune with Read more…
Five Ways to Show Respect and Honor to Your Man It was so awkward and uncomfortable. Even though it was many years ago, I remember it like it was yesterday. We were meeting in our monthly small group session in someone’s home. The food was wonderful and the fellowship was 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…
“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…
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…
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…