Encouraging Women to Passionately Pursue God
Influence. Power. Persuasion. She possessed all three. She also possessed a rare beauty, at least in the eyes of the man who adored her. Without her, he knew he’d lead a lonely existence. He didn’t want to displease, disappoint, or discourage her. He’d do anything to keep her attention, her admiration, and her respect. She…
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” James 1:2-3 Glancing out the frosty window, I inwardly groaned. Gray skies, bare trees, and, what-on-earth? Snowflakes! Not already! Not after a cooler than usual summer. Not so close to last…
The call came in: “Get to Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital- that’s where they’re life-flighting her.” Our healthy ten-year-old had just been diagnosed with Type I diabetes, and she was in diabetic ketoacidosis. This was a life-threatening emergency! While en route on the 200 mile trip, I tried to process this life-altering diagnosis. As a nurse, I…
“Thanks be to God for His inexpressible gift.” II Corinthians 9:15 “What is a Thanksgiving Box?” our youngest daughter asked our oldest. “It was a decorated shoe box we would fill with strips of paper outlining what we are thankful for. We’d fill it all year long and then open it on Thanksgiving Day.” Our…
As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to…
Frustrated with myself, I tried to do the Christian thing. I wanted to be happy for her. Wonderful circumstances had just fallen on her, and she was realizing my goal. The goal I had worked years for. Yes, I was closer to reaching it yet I was still a work in progress. She had done…
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV “Lord, why did I ever think I should attempt this?” I desperately prayed as I stared at the computer screen. Why on earth did…
“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:41 NIV Staring at the calendar, my heart sank. Every line was filled. She began reading. Dentist appointment. Music lesson….
“Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.” Psalm 119:105, NIV Caught up in conversation with my two daughters riding behind me, my teachable moment fizzled as I spied flashing lights in the rearview mirror. A few moments later the polite policeman asked if I had any idea how fast I was…
“Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.” Romans 12:21 The Message It was warm and sunny, a truly wonderful day. Much warmer than the day back home. I stared into the lush vegetation and beautiful blooms surrounding the amusement park. Enticing scents of funnel cakes and French fries wafted through the air. Giggles…