Encouraging Women to Passionately Pursue God
“I truly believe in Jesus, I just want to wait to be baptized,” she quietly confided, “I want to make sure I understand what I’m promising.” I stared in amazement at this twelve-year-old girl. I knew she believed. She truly studied her own Bible and her life mirrored a heart on fire for Christ. At…
I closed my computer and sighed. I was so tired. Why Lord, did You call me to this? I enjoy most things I do every day. Last year, I launched a new career. It was a challenge. But the biggest part of the challenge was the fact I had to go back to school for a Master’s degree….
Do you expect great things from yourself? Many of us don’t. We might assume the great callings go to the super talented, super intelligent, and super positive people. Surely I don’t have a great calling on my life. Ephesians 2:10 tells us that idea is just plain wrong. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ…
The above picture was painted by one of my daughters. I am the delighted and proud mother of several talented artists. One daughter in particular must paint to relieve stress and quiet her soul after a season of busyness. Watching her take a blank canvas and deftly apply color to create a picture depicting beauty,…
Once there were two Rottweiler puppies. The first, Tipper, was a fierce protector. When she was all of twelve weeks old, she firmly planted herself between her human mom and a large 250 pound man who had the audacity to step into the yard. Her tiny stance spoke volumes, “To get to her, you gotta…
“I tell you, in the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.” Luke 15:10 She sadly shook her head, “Yes, I would love to help with that ministry! But with my past… I just can’t.” She had a colorful past, yet she had repented and…
The orphan girl who became queen. The stuff fairy tales are made of, isn’t it? Esther is notorious for her story. Her infamous conversation with her uncle describes a common plight we all face at one time or another: fear. While she could possibly save herself and her people from the King’s edict, she must…
“And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.” Mathew 21:22 NIV I read the above verse, wishing it applied to me. Closing my eyes, I willed to experience first-hand the promise it contained. But I had already resigned myself to lesser things. Life in this world can be tough. I…
“I signed up for a marathon in six months, I’ve got to get training,” Sami said as she pulled her hair from her face, “but it’s been a long day and I feel so tired.” She glanced around at the mess in her room. “I’ll start tomorrow.” Tomorrow was born a crazy day. The alarm…
She smiled as she handed me a cup of tea. I had a cold and our nine-year-old daughter insisted on caring for me. “Did you remember a little honey?” I asked. She started to shake her head then stopped. “A little more than a little,” she confessed sheepishly while covering me with a favorite blanket….