Change sometimes tiptoes in. Maybe at times, it catches us off guard. But mainly it slows down bidding us to attend to the moment. “Pay attention,” it whispers. It is nudging us to see the beauty set before us…the extraordinary in the ordinary. So, I have a choice to make: will I attend to the…

Dealing with failure is hard. We want our story to be dominated by success not failure. When we invest time, money, love, emotions, or other resources, we expect positive results. Success is a great feeling, but in life, no one wins all of the time which is a good thing. Dealing with failure is part…

Waking up one morning I enthusiastically proclaimed to my husband, ‘I am going to collect 50 life changing stories and write a book.’ My husband looked over at my squishy morning face and affectionately said, 50 is a lot, maybe start with 30? These morning revelations are not unusual. I often wake up sensing a…

A quick lesson on how to change your mind to make Godly decisions. “Please don’t follow me. I just need to think” I said as I quickly closed the apartment door praying he would understand and not take this personally. I grabbed the handrail to walk down the stairs and suddenly it hit me. –I…

Finding your value in God sometimes begins in unexpected ways. “We are letting you go.” She stated so matter of fact. No, “We’re so sorry”, “Due to downsizing”, or “We are eliminating your position”. Just five simple words that would change the course of my life forever. Since the arrival of my new manager, the…

The story of John the Baptist is a compelling, guiding narrative to introduce Jesus as the Messiah from someone who knew and loved him. John the Baptist’s story is full of purpose, hope, and heartbreak much like the story of you and me. His mission may seem more significant than ours but we are all…

If you are wondering how to humble yourself before God, read Arrica’s story filled with Bible verses about the amazing benefits of a humble heart. A few months ago, our pastor said something on Sunday morning that convicted my heart. He said, “You should be reading the Bible to learn about God and not to…

Do you wonder what God says about you? This post highlights three amazing truths about what God says about you. Nearly a decade ago, my husband wrote Ephesians 2:10 on a white 3×5 index card. Our two children were toddlers at the time and we had gone to the community pool to enjoy the dog…

Studying ‘what does the Bible say about gossip’, helps us be intentional with what we say or don’t say, navigate relationships, and grow spiritually. The Bible is full of verses about our speech and gossip. Since I am a talker the topic of gossip from a Biblical perspective has required a lot of attention! What…

I’ve never been set up on a date, but I have met up with new friends—or potential new friends—for a cup of coffee. You find one another through some mutual connection, a chance meeting, or even commenting on social media content. The conversation flows easily enough, so you meet up at a local spot, each…