It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. This may sound like the opening lines of a famous novel, but it was true. We had very little in that season of our lives, but our little pushed us close to Christ, where we found abundance. I was a single mom who…
Here at The Glorious Table, our hearts are bent towards sharing our voices. Our goal is to offer truth, grace, and passion with each post. We want to challenge women to grow through the study of God’s Word and by living his truth in their relationships. Every single one of the women at our table–contributors and readers…
The holidays are here. I know this because my mailbox is overflowing with sale ads and circulars every single day. Sometime during the last decade, “Black Friday” turned into “Black Thursday Afternoon.” Stores used to open early at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, then some went to midnight, and in the last few years stores started…
“Giving never happens by accident. It’s always intentional.” ~Amy Grant I have been thinking about the word “giving” a lot lately, especially in the light of current events. We are entering the season of giving, and during this time of year, that glorious word makes many of us think of beautiful gifts tied in…
When I was eight years old, I had a massive infection called Clostridium septicemia. Doctors had to amputate my left leg and hip (hip disarticulation) in order to save my life. From that day forward I used my one leg as two. All of the jumping, skipping, and hopping around over the years has caused…
“Are you expecting?” The question hung in the air as our footfalls echoed off the paved trail. My feet were moving at a steady pace on that early morning run, but my mind froze at her question. I was not pregnant. In fact, my “baby” had recently turned three. With those three words, shame began…