I am writing this post on the eve of the tragic and horrific school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. As the nation mourns over this small town, we all ask ourselves over and over again, "why?". As we grapple with our emotions, the numbness of this senseless act, and how...
Have you ever picked up your Bible and thought, "How do I begin really digging into this book?" I know during my early years of attempting to study God's Word, I was often frustrated and left with a sense of being completely lost and overwhelmed. Finally, I learned...
Recently I was watching The Chosen series Season 2, Episode 4, the scene tells the miracle of Jesus healing the paralytic man at the pool of Bethesda. The scene is poignant as Jesus kneels down in front of the man and asks him if he wants to be healed. This is found...
Have you noticed how the narrative everywhere is calling for ALL people to "buy-in" to a certain narrative regarding gender identification? It's as if this topic has exploded into major headlines everywhere. Even in the questioning of a supreme court justice potential...
Recently, I was teaching my Bible study group and we were discussing the Armor of God in Ephesians 6. As we went through the different parts of the full armor, we covered the four items we wear, the helmet of salvation, the breastplate of righteousness, the belt of...
Do you ever need a kick-start in life? I think at some point we all need a reminder to get going. Life and stress can cause us to lose our way and our momentum. Now, whether you follow the Bible or not, this story reaches across all lines of religion and truly...
A dear friend of mine and I were recently having one of those great, in-depth conversations. I was telling her how the Lord was impressing upon me to stand my ground and to claim my territory for the Kingdom. As the principalities of darkness love to sneak in and...
Yep, it's that time of year when many people decide that it's time to make some changes, set goals, and start fresh. Truly, any time of year is a good time to do these things but there is something great about a new year, your new, fresh calendar, and new challenges...
We have arrived at the blessed Christmas Eve - THE reason for the season and that is Christ our Lord. This week I have been sharing Christmas blessing stories in the hopes to provide others with joy and purpose. God gives each of us stories and wants us to share them....
Yesterday, we left off at the incredible near-death experience while I was in the hospital. What was so difficult to grasp was whether or not my visitation really happened or had it been a dream? For months after the event, I grappled with the event knowing in my...