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…
Would You Like to Overcome FEAR? Fear. It’s one of those emotions that can overtake us – often without warning. But, what does the Bible have to say about fear? Would You Like to Overcome FEAR? If fear, worry, and anxiety are issues in your life, why not FOCUS on Read more…
6 Promises of the Bible to Encourage Your Faith Bolster. It’s an unusual word. But, to bolster something is to support it, uphold it, strengthen it, and reinforce it. Maybe today you would like something to uphold, strengthen, and reinforce your life. 6 Promises of the Bible to Encourage Your Read more…
How to Memorize Scripture & Actually Remember It! Anxious. I was always anxious as a child. Always. My parents frequently remind me of the many times I called them into my room late at night, fearful of the silliest things that didn’t seem so silly when I was eight. 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…
God has been & will continue to be faithful Years ago, as a young mom, I had the privilege of spending time regularly with some amazing ladies in Snellville, Georgia. These women were just a little older and further down the road than I was. One such lady was a Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…