I have often told people who are contemplating marriage that you can read books, listen to others’ anecdotes, and ask for advice, but you’ll never know exactly what it’s like until you’re married. Everybody wants a successful marriage. Nobody sets a goal to fail. But what are the elements of a successful marriage? And how…

I am a goal-oriented person and I tend to get wrapped up in achieving those goals.  My kids are used to my focus and drive and often jump on board with me (or get out of the way!) but something happened yesterday that caused me to pause and contemplate how to be present in the…

I love the word faithfulness. It is like comfort food for the soul. When someone is faithful, it affirms and validates our sense of belonging and worth. Faithfulness is an unfailing loyalty that is repeatedly demonstrated. When I study what does the Bible say about faithfulness, I become aware of how faithful God has been…

A relationship with Jesus awakens your spirit and changes every part of your life! Because your spiritual health is directly related to your relationship with God, there is no exact formula for spiritual growth. There are helpful keys for how to grow spiritually that help you enjoy a closer walk with God. When I was…

Are you feeling discouraged, disconnected, or disillusioned with your faith? If so, you may be experiencing spiritual fatigue. Spiritual fatigue is feeling tired or exhausted in your Christian journey. Spiritual fatigue is also known as spiritual weariness or a lack of strength to move forward; in other words, it occurs when one feels spiritually drained,…

How to be a leader, not a follower comes naturally to some people, but to the majority of us, it often seems easier to follow the crowd. However, research has shown that everyone can learn how to be a leader, not a follower, and use their influence, abilities, skills, and voice to impact the world…