Father to the fatherless, defender of widows— this is God, whose dwelling is holy.God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy. But he makes...
Day 9: Press Pause/Press Play
In the Bible people fasted for many different reasons. David fasted when he was in mourning for a sick son. Queen Esther called the Jews to fast when they were facing an...
It’s All About the Sheep
I really love my husband and my children. If something happened to me tomorrow and they had to go on without me, the most important thing is that they know I love them. This love...
Take Out Your Trash
Do you have a kindness problem? Maybe you just need to take out the trash. I’m going to confess something… Sometimes it is work for me to be kind. Sometimes being irritable and...
Two Steps to Learning God’s Will for Your Life
I remember when I was in college, feeling all the pressure that came with trying to declare a major and deciding what in the world I wanted to do with my life. Was Bible college...
Hope For Everyone
Overwhelmed. Stressed. Tired. Anxious. Nervous. Helpless. This is how I woke up feeling this morning about the day that lay ahead. Somehow, the normal responsibilities that I...
Cheeseburgers, Disney World, and Why I Am Excited About Heaven
A few years ago, my dad and his wife, Deb, took my entire family to Disney World. All five of us were completely delighted at this very extravagant gift. It was the first time my...