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Odd and Unusual: When God Works Outside the Box
“But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty.” — 1 Corinthians 1:27 (KJV) Over the years, I have learned that God rarely works the way I expect Him...
New Beginnings Start Every Morning
I’ve heard it said many times that this is a year of new beginnings. But the truth goes deeper than that. Every day you wake up is a new beginning. While you sleep, God designed your body to reset. Your brain rests. Your body repairs. Hormones rebalance. Your immune...
🕊️ Faith, Hope, and Online Shopping: How God Used My Cart to Teach Me About Trust
This time of year, my inbox fills up with Christmas deals, countdown clocks, and “Only 3 left!” alerts. Christmas shopping season is officially here — and if you’re anything like me, online shopping becomes a lifeline.Instacart. Uber Eats. DoorDash. Amazon. Etsy. If...
Self-Control: The Quiet Strength That Shapes Our Destiny
I have seen many people in my life who lack self-control (NIV) or temperance (KJV). It is one of the fruits of the Spirit and affects every aspect of your life. Galatians 5:22–23 (NIV) – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness,...
The Smile That Hide My Pain
Letting Go of the Past: Forgiveness and Moving Forward You can’t always change what happens to you, but you can choose how you respond. From the outside, my life looked polished and put together. I was married to a pastor who also traveled as a minister, smiling on...
From Brokenness to Confidence
YOU ARE ENOUGH As Christians, we often wrestle with the nagging lie that we don’t measure up. Feelings of inadequacy creep in and whisper that we’re not smart enough, strong enough, holy enough, or simply… enough. Yet the Word of God reminds us again and again: in...
God Builds In Your Rest
As Christians, we are often taught to serve, to sacrifice, and to press on. Some of us were born into ministry, dedicated our lives to Christ at a young age, and have lived immersed in the work of the Kingdom. I asked Jesus to be Lord of my life when I was three, and...
From the Womb to Glory: A Picture of Our Eternal Hope
On May 23, I was blessed to welcome my eighth grandchild, Sylas. The miracle of birth is truly amazing and a beautiful reminder of God’s creative power. In the womb, a baby is protected, surrounded by fluid, receiving continual nourishment, and everything it needs...
Different Isn’t Wrong—It’s Just Different
As believers, we are called to unity, not uniformity. We often assume that people with similar backgrounds will think and respond the same way. But even within families, perspectives can vary widely. I have four children. All four come from the same DNA, the same gene...
Are You Under Attack?
A few years ago, I heard the Lord say, “I’m taking My Church from survival to revival.” We are in a season of divine disruption and reformation. But as the Church begins to awaken, so does the opposition. And if you’ve felt like the attacks have gone straight for...