How to Cling to Hope When You Feel Hopeless
Do you ever feel hopeless? Maybe world events have stolen your optimism and made you afraid. Or perhaps your hopelessness comes from a much closer source—a chronic illness or a frightening diagnosis. A loved one who is far from God. A difficult marriage. A crushing...
Does Your Women’s Ministry Event Need a Dose of Hope?
Christians should be the most hope-filled people on the planet. Should be. I don't know about you, but I struggle sometimes. This is why I went on a journey through the Bible to find sixty unshakeable reasons not to lose heart. I compiled them into a book that will...
How to Have Joy this Christmas — Live Generously
I assumed the crackly voice I heard through the intercom correctly repeated my order. It was simple enough. "One small chocolate Frosty." And I think the faceless voice instructed me to drive around to the second window. I must have correctly deciphered speaker-ese,...
How to Find Rest — Mind, Body, and Soul
“NO!” “No no no no no no no!” I gazed in horror at the black screen on my computer. “Don’t turn off! I’m sorry! I’m sorry!” I flung the laptop to the side and scrambled for the power cord. “I know you warned me—twice. And I meant to plug you in, I really did. But then...
Are We Free to Be Honest with God in Prayer?
I'm sharing thoughts and Scripture today on the Revive Our Hearts blog. Do you ever wonder how honest you can be with God in prayer? On the surface, this question probably seems silly. After all, God knows everything. How could we hide anything from the God who...
Did You Know This About the Military? Surprising Reasons to Be Thankful
It wasn't until my daughter married a United States Naval officer that I truly began to understand the deep sacrifices these men, women, and families make on behalf of our country. For 30 years my family lived in the shadow of one of the largest military training...