I heard my Dad ask this question in his message last Sunday - "What passage of Scripture motivated the way you interacted with people today?" His question reminded me of one of the verses I'm praying for myself this year, Psalm 119:24. Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors. I'm asking God to… Continue reading How To Make God’s Word Your Counselor
Category: Faith
Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?
"I know you're not supposed to question God, but sometimes you just have to wonder why bad things happen to good people." Someone said this to me after telling me about a godly woman we both know who is suffering through sickness, loss and heartache in her immediate family. We're quick to say "God is… Continue reading Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?
Why Is Easter Weekend A Big Deal?
Why is Easter weekend such a big deal? I've mentioned before that reading through the Bible each year makes Christmas more and more special. This year my trip through the first five books of the Bible along with the book of John has made Easter more special than ever before! Let me set up the… Continue reading Why Is Easter Weekend A Big Deal?
Women Who Hope in God’s Word
Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice, because I have hoped in your word. -Psalm 119:74 Here are a few good questions: What do people do when they see me coming? What goes through their head when they see my name on their caller ID? How do people feel after they've spent time with me?… Continue reading Women Who Hope in God’s Word
How To Put the Phone Down So You Can Rest
I have a new discipline that I'm working on. This is a little embarrassing - but I don't know how to relax without holding my phone or watching TV (usually at the same time). I love to scroll Instagram, I love to watch YouTube and I love to watch sitcoms! Now. I don't think there's… Continue reading How To Put the Phone Down So You Can Rest
What Can I Do?
Politics. Unrest. Sickness. Death. Restrictions. Relationship difficulties. Financial needs. Hurt feelings. Loneliness. Heartache. You've probably dealt with one of those things in the last week. I have! What can we do? I can entrust my future to God. But you yourself [God] have seen trouble and grief, observing it in order to take the matter… Continue reading What Can I Do?
Christmas Card {2020}
Who would have thought we would have enough fun memories to fill up 10 collage spots on our Christmas card? I'll share our highlights of the year - most of which are pictured on the card - in a couple weeks. This collage is just a bunch of different versions of our faces to most… Continue reading Christmas Card {2020}
My Absurd Comparison: The Bible and Netflix (and why you should read the whole Bible in 2021)
It seems a little absurd to compare Netflix binging to Bible reading - but it makes a lot of sense to me.
That’s So 2020! Or is it?
This post contains affiliate links – I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. ❤ Can we stop blaming 2020 for everything? As I'm writing this post, my city is getting pelted with up to six inches of rain from Hurricane Sally. On Wednesday I came down with a… Continue reading That’s So 2020! Or is it?
This Has Not Been Cancelled
Did you know that the absolute Truth of God's Word hasn't been cancelled by Covid? It absolutely applies to the things we face today - uncertainty, cancellations, rules and restrictions, sickness, fear and unrest. This week I've been thinking about three pillars from the book Experiencing God (a study that deeply impacted me as a… Continue reading This Has Not Been Cancelled
Come Home For Comfort 