This week, my column in the series revolving around the theme of rooted in gratitude, growing in grace based on Colossians 2:6–7, “So, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in him, rooted in him and built upon him and established in the faith as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving”, will center on gratitude in the middle. Together, we will learn how to practice gratitude even in difficult seasons. Because God is always present, even in the middle... Read more
Last month I had the opportunity to meet with and address a wonderful group of women, Faithful Moms. When I received the invitation to talk to them, I knew the talk needed to be about motherhood. Spending time with them, offering God’s love and witnessing the love that they had for God and each other was an amazing experience. It reminded me of the beauty of motherhood and the amazing influence that women have in this world. To celebrate Mother’s... Read more
This month, my columns will be a series revolving around the theme of rooted in gratitude, growing in grace based on Colossians 2:6–7, “So, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, walk in him, rooted in him and built upon him and established in the faith as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. We begin with something many of us struggle to recognize: hidden growth. Because often, the most important work God is doing in your life is the... Read more
Do you feel the need to be redeemed? The world is in turmoil and people are feeling it. I hear it often. People are saying times are hard. There seems to be a lot of sadness and loss. Loss of jobs, loss of loved ones and loss of homes. People are making mistakes (Hey, we are all human!), feeling disappointment and regret. Are you carrying regret or grief? Let’s discover together how God redeems broken chapters in our lives... Read more
So many people today are consumed by negativity. Negativity, and sometimes even despair, become their focus. They lose sight of the goodness of God. Many times this happens because of what choices they make in their lives. They can be small, everyday choices that send them into a whirlwind of negativity instead of illuminating their soul. But each one of us can make better choices. Afterall, God gave us freewill. It is up to us to use it and... Read more
Today I want to start out talking about joy. Many people interchange joy and happy. There is a difference. Starting with the word happy, it carries definitions such as glad, pleased, very willing to do something and enthusiastic, to name a few. Remember that the English language often has many different definitions for a single word The definition of joy is a feeling of great happiness or pleasure, a state of great happiness and a source or cause of delight.... Read more
Easter Is an Invitation to New Life The tomb is empty. The stone has been rolled away. Death has been defeated. Easter is not a metaphor for new beginnings. It is an invitation for a new beginning. It is the declaration that Jesus Christ is alive. The Resurrection is your invitation. How will you align your life? How will you live this new life that Jesus gave to you? Why the Resurrection Matters If Jesus did not rise, our faith... Read more
Last week I talked about spiritual winter and how sometimes things may need to die before they can flourish. This week, we step into a different, yet equally important, season: the waiting. It is the space between planting and harvest. The place where something is happening, but nothing seems visible. We are often so focused on the final outcome that we miss the sacredness of the process. We long for the harvest, but grow weary in the middle. Let’s talk... Read more
As the weather changes from winter into spring, I am reminded of my own faith journey. I have definitely gone through “seasons” of faith. I have probably seen more winters in the past than I have seen spring. Join me on a journey to discover what a spiritual winter is and how to develop it into flourishing faith. Recognizing Spiritual Winter How do you recognize winter? It is more than just months or days on a calendar. The season is... Read more
I have often been frozen by fear. Not so much stuck like a deer in headlights, but more like staying where I am comfortable. For example, when I was contemplating writing a book, I reminded myself that there are so many prize-winning authors and infamous self-help gurus. I just knew that whatever I created would just get lost. The whole process of authorship can be so intimidating. The same can be said when a person wants to advance in their... Read more
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