Do you know someone who is a foster parent? Not only are there foster parents in my local church and circle of friends, my sister and brother in law welcomed their first foster children into our family this year! I’ve always had a heart for adoption and foster parenting, but it’s not something that we’ve… Continue reading 10 Things You Can Do To Support The Foster Parents In Your Life
Every time I read this verse, it stops me in my tracks (sometimes it slaps me in the face): “A gracious woman gets honor.” – Proverbs 11:16 A gracious woman. When I stop and think about what it looks like to be a gracious woman, I’m always reminded of how little I reflect that description.… Continue reading Becoming A Gracious Woman
Today I’m speaking up for those who don’t speak up for themselves. I’m speaking for the ones who politely smile and give a pained answer when asked this question. I know the ones doing the asking don’t intend to be hurtful or rude, but it often causes overwhelming grief and discomfort when asked. What is the… Continue reading The Question That You Should Stop Asking
God’s plan was always redemption. The things we celebrate this weekend – Good Friday and then Easter Sunday – they aren’t just days that happened in distant history. They are the two events around which the rest of human history revolves! As I’ve read through the Bible this year, so far I’ve read from Genesis… Continue reading It Was Always Redemption!
I distinctly remember the feeling of fear and panic that gripped my heart. It was my senior year of college, and I was making the rounds at my university’s career fair. I had less than a semester left on my business degree and I knew I needed to start making some decisions about life after college.… Continue reading I’m Not Going To China {my thoughts on adult peer pressure}
Last week in my daily Bible reading I came across a story that really made me think. In the book of Exodus, it tells the story of how God helped His people escape from their slavery in Egypt. Their journey came about after God did many signs and miracles (with negative effects that made Pharaoh… Continue reading The Best Kind of Family Reunion
I’ve seen a definite theme in the first few weeks of the new year. So many people have expressed their desire to grow in their spirituality. They might call it different things – a desire to be more centered, to find inner peace – but I’ve definitely noticed that a lot of people (myself included)… Continue reading How To Get Close To God
