How to Use God’s Gifts without Alienating Others
I’m guest posting over at Our Daily Bread’s blog, God Hears Her. Some days, I’m hard to live with. Ask my husband, David. God bless him. Maybe you are too? David is a carefree spirit whose motto in college was, If I can crawl over it, I can sleep on it. He eats...
Do You Ever Worry about Failing God?
Do you ever fear you might fail God? That you might behave so faithlessly that you bring shame to yourself, your family, and your ministry? Consider one of the most well-known leaders of the Christian (and Jewish) faith – Aaron the high priest. The owner...
When Life Hammers into Your Quiet
I resent their intrusion. I can’t see the roofers, but I can hear them. Their noises intrude on my early-morning quiet. Eager to get started before the merciless sun fries them like eggs in a cast iron skillet, they scurry around on the ageing black roof just...
When You Feel Hopeless to Influence Your Children
(A recent guest post I shared on ReviveOurHearts.com) It wasn’t until my daughters graduated and were out of the house that I truly understood my powerlessness. In the days leading up to their exodus, I slowly realized I would no longer be a daily influence in...
Feeling Hopeless in Your Marriage? 5 Reasons to Have Hope
Think back to your wedding day. Whether you’ve been married for ten years or ten months, I know the memories are vivid and emotionally charged. Your husband-to-be looked so handsome—and so nervous. And you, in your fairytale dress, felt more beautiful than you’d...
The Kind of Christian Life I Want
Don’t you wish following Christ meant your life was always easy, healthy, and happy? If our life was prosperous and successful, wouldn’t this make people want to follow Jesus? Wouldn’t the beacon of our shining life pierce the darkness of this squalid, suffering...







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