Mar 19, 2014 | Godly Living
The latest buzz among the celebrity world is Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s “Ban Bossy” Campaign. The goal is to eliminate using the word ‘bossy’ for women. Celebrities Beyonce, Jane Lynch, Jennifer Garner, Diane von Furstenberg, Condoleezza Rice, Jimmie...
Mar 14, 2014 | Godly Living, Godly Relationships
Recently— and joyfully— I became a first time grandmother to adorable twin girls. These, like all precious babes, declare the miracle of creation. As I’ve watched my son and daughter-in-law, I’ve been reminded anew of the gift God gives to marriages of...
Feb 26, 2014 | Godly Living, Hope and Encouragement
Have you ever said or thought,”I know God forgives me, but I just can’t forgive myself!”? Many people struggle with this issue; t’s important that you get to the root of what you are really saying if you are to live in the freedom that...
Feb 21, 2014 | Godly Living
“Wasn’t that awesome?!”, my friend shouted. She was waiting for me as I ran through the finish line of my first ever 10 mile race. I was panting (yes, like a dog!) and I could barely catch my breath. “Awesome” definitely was not the...
Feb 3, 2014 | Godly Living, Parenting
So we went skiing/snowboarding as a family this past weekend and my daughter was certain that her amazing ability to ride a “fake” sled-like snowboard down the slope of her friend’s front yard would yield to a perfect first day on a snowboard on real hills 😉 ...
Jan 31, 2014 | Christian Worldview, Godly Living
Since 1973 when abortion was legalized in this country, fifty five million babies have been legally murdered. It has been estimated that the number of women aged 15-64 who have had an abortion has risen from 2.8% in 1973 to over 35% today. Think of it–over...
Jan 10, 2014 | Godly Living
Frustrated that others seem to be gaining what you desire? Tempted to become angry? Psalm 37:1-11 offers wisdom so that we may not become angry when it appears that the evil doers are prospering. 1 – Trust in the LORD, and do good. (v.3) 2-...
Dec 30, 2013 | Godly Living, Hope and Encouragement
What is the fruit you would like to see in your life in 2014? This is the time of year when people are most likely to set new goals, dream of accomplishments and determine to change unprofitable behavior. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and...
Dec 10, 2013 | Godly Living
Yesterday I spent the day in the waiting room of our local hospital while my husband was there for outpatient surgery. It got me thinking about how much of our lives we spend waiting. We all tend to be waiting for something, significant or not. Some things...
Dec 6, 2013 | Christian Worldview, Godly Living
In our country, have we been “given over?” Romans 1:21-32 mentions the following (in black below) and I’ve made bold certain portions for emphasis, and put my own thoughts and sources in italics. 21 Because when they knew and recognized Him...
