When we first moved to our small community, one of the things I appreciated most about our new home was the big, beautiful backyard surrounded by a brown picket fence. The security of a fence gave this mama of four much peace of mind! At the time, our little ones could climb over the fence… [read more]
When Your Feelings Deceive You
I entered the large waiting room with my family in tow. We knew it would be a long wait, so we brought games with us to play. Unfortunately, we couldn’t find an open spot to set up camp. Just as I found a table that would work for us, a woman came and began to… [read more]
Defeating Life’s Giants with Biblical Courage
Have you ever asked the Father for something big, something miraculous, and been so afraid that He might choose to say no that you avoid His presence altogether? I have. So you hide away, like the original sinners amongst the leaves in the garden, and when He calls, you cower because what if you don’t… [read more]
5 Tips for Being a Confident Warrior Wife
I clearly remember sitting in front of our new marriage counselor, my face burning with both embarrassment and anger. Within the first few minutes of meeting, it became clear to me that he had already assumed that I wasn’t walking with the Lord. In truth, I was a confident warrior wife, determined not to give… [read more]
What God Really Wants from You
Have you ever gone out of your way to do something really nice for someone else only to find out it wasn’t really what they wanted? The thought of all that wasted effort is enough to make one heartsick! As humans, we do this all of the time, though, don’t we? I could slave away… [read more]
5 Reasons to Study the Bible Chronologically
I sat across the table from my friend and nodded along as if I understood what she was talking about. In our conversation, she referenced a biblical character and that character’s unique story. I knew who she meant. I was familiar with the name. However, I wasn’t as familiar with the story as I let… [read more]