Drawing the Line
Have you ever had to draw the line with someone? Did the things they said or did make you decide enough was enough? Do you need to do that with someone now? It may be difficult to do, but there are...
View ArticleWhat's to come
I peeked out the window at the gray sky this morning as I was gathering my things to leave. I tossed the last few things in my purse and then saw my sunglasses sitting on the kitchen counter. Do I...
View ArticleGod will
In my quiet time this morning, God laid a few things on my heart to journal. Then He told me to share it with you...God will. That's what I need to remember today - God will.He will restore what has...
View ArticleThe Cover Up
Date nights are a big thing for my husband, Greg, and me. We are fully aware of the importance of prioritizing our spouse and giving them your full, undivided attention at least once a week. Last night...
View Article"Show Ready"
A new chapter has begun in my household – we’re moving. With one kiddo in college and another that soon will be, it’s time to downsize! For those who noticed I didn’t blog last week that was why. We...
View ArticleStaying level
I was engrossed in his process. The bricklayer would plop down some mortar, spread it out in a single stroke, press the brick into it and then lay a leveling tool across that brick and the brick before...
View ArticleAre you trying too hard?
The sweltering heat was overwhelming as I sat in rush hour traffic. I just couldn’t seem to cool down. I turned the air conditioner on high and waited a few minutes for the cooler air. It just wouldn’t...
View ArticleReign in Me
Big fat raindrops fell on my windshield with a splat. First, there was only a few. Then they came faster and harder until the sky poured them out by the bucket full. I sat in the parking lot and...
View ArticleHold on a minute!
This is a blog I posted a few years ago. God brought it to my mind today because I desperately need to take my own advice...!While sipping coffee from my travel mug, I sit in a long, twisting line of...
View Article5 Dangerous Prayers
I had the pleasure of visiting a friend’s church last weekend. The message went right in line with what my own church home had been teaching – are we praying powerful prayers? They gave five examples...
View ArticleGrand Design
I saw the Mighty Orchestrator at work first-hand last night. I've seen Him in the details of things before, but this left me a gasp.A group of very sweet ladies from a local congregation came out on a...
View ArticleOut of Shape
I spent months working out and making my body stronger before being temporarily sidelined by a foot injury. So when I went back to my workout routine the other day and could only do half of it, it took...
View ArticleCherry picked
Ever been satisfied by the easiest option? Ever take the path of least resistance? Did it get you where you wanted to go? I’ve been giving this a great deal of thought over the last few weeks.While...
View ArticleStanding in Battle
I haven’t seen it, but I’m pretty sure I have a bull’s-eye on my back lately. More than normal I’ve been feeling the slings and arrows of the enemy’s attack. There’s a spiritual battle waging all...
View ArticleLife on Hold
I’m in a new season of life. I’m an empty nester – almost. I’m moving to a new house – but not yet. I’ve completed one work role and am hoping to take on a new one – eventually. My life is on hold.Have...
View ArticleDo you fight fair?
We live on a battlefield. Not only do we fight the spirits of darkness, quite often we fight one another. Whether it’s a complete stranger or someone we love, we need to know how to fight fair. What we...
View ArticleObedience of Faith
Have you ever heard someone say something that made you stop and say, “Wait, what?” That happened to me this weekend. A conference speaker was teaching about our relationship with God and mentioned we...
View ArticleAccess Denied
We’re sorry; your username does not match our records. Please try again.I have a serious love/hate relationship with technology. I love what it can do for me, but I hate having to remember all the...
View ArticleUnplugged?
In the early morning hours before the sun has woken up, I spend time in my office reading by the light of my desk lamp. This is part of my morning routine I’ve come to rely on as much as a steaming cup...
View ArticleHilltops and Valleys
Have you ever given someone a word of advice or encouragement and then realized that it applied to you as well? When our words of counsel are God-breathed they will bless both the speaker and the...
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