Encouragement
How to Help Your Daughter to Prepare for Prom (after you have the dress) Now that your daughter has her prom dress, what else do you need to do to help her prepare for prom night? To make the most of prom night, there are several things you can do Read more
4 Ways to Make Your Garden a Haven for Relaxation Learning to relieve stress is not just about finding the right practice, but also the right place. Our garden is something we should not take for granted because it can be a sanctuary for unwinding, connecting with nature, and seeking Read more
It was one of the most amazing conferences I’ve ever been to. Hundreds of pastors and wives gathered to attend a special weekend at Ridgecrest Retreat Center near Black Mountain, NC. Our keynote speaker was author Bruce Wilkinson. That was the first time I heard about a little prayer tucked Read more
10 Scriptures to Help You to FILL Up FULL! I like that word. Moreover, I like a FULL tank of gas, a FULL stomach, a FULL bank account, and a FULL life. More than likely, you enjoy things being FULL in your life as well. 10 Scriptures to Help You Read more
My grandmother was an amazing seamstress. Anything with a needle and thread, she could whip into a masterpiece. She did counted cross-stitch, and she crocheted. Every piece she created was beautiful, intricate in detail, and quite fantastic. As a child, I tried to follow in her footsteps. First, we tried Read more
Grace, Grace, and More Grace (in unexpected places) It started as an uneventful day, sightseeing with friends in Sarasota, Florida. On impulse, we turned a corner and found ourselves in front of the Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy. Hmmm. Intriguing name. We were not on a tight schedule. Why Read more
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
Simple Tips on How to Pray It is one of the most honest statements anyone has made to me in a long time. This beautiful young mom shared her heart recently when she told me: “I’m just not very good at praying. I don’t know how to pray. So, I Read more
Why is the Trinity So Important to Christians? It was such a memorable moment. A group of 12 of us were seated around a large table in a conference room where we were spending the week in an intensive class on “Systematic Theology.” I was the only woman in our Read more
Fabulous Ways to Make Easter about JESUS Walk into any store right now, and you’ll be bombarded with Easter baskets. Easter decorations. Easter candy. Outfits for Easter. Easter toys. Easter cards. Fabulous Ways to Make Easter about JESUS We’ve commercialized and monetized this holiday celebration just like any other one. Read more
Why did Jesus have to come down to earth? I remember it like it was yesterday. Our phone conversation was brief but poignant. I shared the horrific details of my situation through tears. All she said was, “I’ll be over soon.” In my moment of deepest need and greatest hurt, Read more
Why do Christians Need to FORGIVE Others? Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation and found yourself growing a little frustrated? Your heart starts to race, your voice gets a little louder, and your face even begins to grimace. I was just having one of these Read more