Cry out to God & He’ll stand by you

July 2, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

Something amazing happened yesterday. Before I go into it, I have to backtrack a little. In my morning quiet time as I studied a section in the book of Acts, I stumbled upon this verse: The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, […]

6 Lessons to remember when your child is bullied

June 29, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Proverbs 4:23 (New Living Translation) In my last post I promised to write out the lessons we learned about bullying. There are two types: One from Kat’s perspective (teenager) and one from mine (parent). I’m breaking them out and giving our […]

Love and lies: Have you gotten sucked into a gossip triangle?

June 25, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

Three weeks ago, my 17-year old daughter was the object of a severe bullying attack by several of her best friends. She considers these kids her family and so do we. We love them like family, minister to them when the need arises and eat hundreds of pizzas. They are all Christians doing ministry together. […]

Struggling with prayer: 5 Tips to jumpstart your prayer life

June 15, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

Is regular prayer a struggle for you? If so, don’t worry. Like everything new and unfamiliar, becoming a prayer warrior takes time and practice. I’ll never forget the first time I went into Starbucks. For months I heard people talking about the delicious coffee drinks and I desperately wanted to experience what all the buzz […]

Putting on the new self: Are you dressed with new life?

June 1, 2015.Reading time 4 minutes.

This weekend I went on a women’s retreat in the gorgeous countryside of Middleburg, Virginia. Seventy women from the church I used to attend gathered together for a time of worship and discipleship under the guidance of a seasoned speaker. I went because I felt “called” to go. Although I had to give up a […]

5 Ways to be a great friend!

May 13, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

For women, friendships are the most important relationships we have. But too often I meet women who have very few (if any) strong female relationships. The reasons are many and varied. Have you heard any of these? “I don’t get along with most women.” “I’ve been stabbed in the back way too many times.” “I […]

Mother’s Day: One woman with a flower changes history

May 8, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

In two days, Americans will celebrate Mother’s Day, one of the most noted “female” holidays in the world. While walking through a local store I was astounded at the sheer number of greeting cards offered to shoppers. A thought occurred to me – all these cards are filled with the words of other people writing […]

Bloom: living and thriving in God’s great garden

May 4, 2015.Reading time 2 minutes.

Pressure. We all feel it at one time or another. It’s the feeling of being squeezed, suffocated and ultimately stagnating. Stagnating is a fancy word for being stuck. I almost wrote that I’m not sure why I’ve felt this way lately but that’s a lie. As women we can inadvertently become potbound. Being potbound looks […]

Still Dreaming? This book will move you!

April 15, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” ~ Walt Disney When I mentioned my struggle about dreams to my close friend Terri she instantly shot back, “What about your guy? That author who wrote that dream book you love so much.” Her reminder was a gift from God. […]

Dreams in the making …

April 13, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

Lately, I’ve been thinking about dreams. Not the kind of dreams we have when we go to sleep at night, but the kind of dreams residing in our hearts. Do you know what I mean? Those dreams that float in your mind like clouds and frustrate you because they seem out of reach? The ones […]