When my mom told us kids to do something, she would immediately follow up with this question: “Do you understand me?” I pitied the foolish child who would ever dare to answer her question with a no. But Mom knew it wasn’t enough for her to just communicate. She had to be sure we understood….
Today is a good day for a funeral. Let me explain why. I am a five-year-plan kind of girl. I set goals, map out a path, pray for God’s blessing, and get moving. Each new phase of life presents an opportunity to make a fresh plan. After high school, I set my sights on my…
I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day. (2 Tim. 1:12 NIV) For some believers, a particular Bible verse shines with personal meaning. We often call this a “life verse.” My life verse is 2 Timothy 1:12. I learned it…
“Courage doesn’t always roar, sometimes it’s the quiet voice at the end of the day whispering ‘I will try again tomorrow.’” ~Mary Anne Radmacher I have always told people that weight loss, along with all its side dish issues, is a Goliath in my life. It’s not just food or fighting my flesh, but the…
One summer when I was in high school, I met two boys at a Christian teen conference. We became fast friends. We walked together to our workshop sessions and reclined outside on picnic blankets during the breaks. All the while, we shared stories of our lives back home. These boys were country boys. They hailed…
I’ve never been a late-night person. Growing up, I was the child who loved her sleep and would tell the babysitter I was ready for bed early. But nighttime has always been special to me when it comes to spending time with God. I first realized this during my college years. With its strong contrast…