“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…
At the end of his letter to the Thessalonians, the apostle Paul gives these instructions: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thess. 5:16-18 ESV). To me, these are some of the most challenging words in the Bible. See,…
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.” (Gen 1:31 NIV) Think of the most beautiful setting you have ever seen. Maybe it was a vacation spot, a star-filled sky as you lay in the backyard, or the sunrise viewed from…
“Jesus loves me this I know . . .” But I didn’t know. “For God so loved the world . . .” But did he love me? I was consumed and tormented by this question. I put God on the stand and built my case. “What kind of Father are you? Why are you withholding…
Being single can be very challenging. There is the loneliness, uncertainty of the future, feeling like a third wheel, frustration of dating, and wondering if God really has a plan. On top of that, there are many myths and misunderstandings that come with singleness. Our friends and family try to be encouraging, but they can…
Seth Godin, bestselling author of over twenty books, was asked during a webinar on entrepreneurship which books have impacted him the most. He said, “The book that will change your life the most is the book you write.” Now, you may be thinking, That’s not right! If your first thought is that the Bible is…