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…
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…
Tips for Parenting Adult Children with Grace I’m not a perfect parent. I’ve always known that, but for a long time, I thought, at least, I was perfect for my children. I don’t know if that’s true either. But… One thing I do know to be true. I love them. With Read more…
Years ago, I was handed the most wonderful book by a friend. What I gained from this book was life-changing! The book was called Restoring Your Spiritual Passion and was written by Pastor Gordon MacDonald. And, the particular chapter that caught my attention was entitled, “Five Kinds of People You’ll Meet Read more…
Hey, Friend, I’m writing to invite you to church (or back to church). Maybe you’ve never been to church before or maybe you’ve just been away for a bit. Either way, we would love to have you in our community of believers. I invite you to church (or back to Read more…
‘Tis the season to be jolly… Or at least that is what everyone tells us. Over the years we have been taught that the Holiday season is supposed to be a time for merriment, joy, and excitement. From the time we were little children, we were led to believe that Read more…