Fears and Foes While Following God and Achieving Goals
“Despite their fear of the peoples around them, they built the altar . . .” Ezra…
Allowing Need to Birth Bravery
I remember one late February several years ago when I noticed our neighborhood cardinals needed an…
A Prayer for Spiritual Battles
Anyone in the throes of spiritual battle? Take heart. You’re not alone. I’ve struggled—and continue to…
We’re Not Too Little to Lead in God’s Eyes
“There is the little tribe of Benjamin, leading them . . .” Psalm 68:27 NIV I…
God Gets in the Boat With Us
“Then he climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down.” Mark 6:51 NIV…
Growing in a Hard Place
Last summer while on vacation with my husband, I witnessed one little flower after another growing…
Marching Orders to Strengthen You
“March on, my soul; be strong!” Judges 5:21 NIV I saw this verse years ago in…
7 Sentence-Prayers Inviting God’s Power—For Living a Life of Courage
My monthly blog series featuring sentence prayers that invite God’s power continues today with a focus on…
Free Fly Like Autumn Leaves
I love to watch the autumn leaves—and not just for their colors. I love to watch…
God Stands Near and Gives Courage
“. . . the Lord stood near Paul and said, ‘Take courage!’” Acts 23:11 NIV We’ve…
Guest Blogger Julie Gillies: Let’s Choose Brave
I’d like to welcome writer friend and author Julie Gillies to my blog today as she…
Meeting a Problem Head-On
“Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, ‘Who…
Leap of Faith
As I opened the blinds and looked out into the backyard one winter morning, a neighborhood…
Midweek Morsel: Old Glory Still Flies
As we head into this Fourth of July holiday weekend, aren’t you glad that Old Glory…
Midweek Morsel: Praying for Favor
“The king said to me, ‘What is it you want?’ Then I prayed to the God…
Midweek Morsel: Adventure Awaits!
The year ahead holds much for each of us. Some of it we know is coming…
Safe to Cry with Jesus
How many times have you held back tears while trying to be strong for someone else?…
Wedding Planning Tip: Ask for Price Breaks
Mother of the Bride, did you know that savvy MOBs ask for price breaks? You may…