Led by the Spirit
Recently, my family and I moved from the serene coasts of California to the beautiful mountains of Colorado. If you’ve ever moved to a new place, you know it is nearly impossible to navigate an unfamiliar city without a map. Adding to the challenges are the thick winter snow, icy roads...
A Call to Sacrifice: Lessons from Veterans and the Heart of Jesus
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13 Whether you’ve served or know someone who has, we all understand that stepping into a role of service requires something deep. It’s not just a choice; it’s...
Religion vs. Relationship: What’s the Difference?
Recently, I had the humbling experience of meeting church planters overseas, many of whom are part of the persecuted church. This trip was guided by the incredible team at Uncharted International, whose mission is to take the gospel to places and people that are often difficult to reach. Their...
Choosing to follow Christ in Every Part of Our lives
Fight the good fight, keeping faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith. Among these are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan, so that they will be taught not to blaspheme...
Trusting in the Only One Who Can
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths. —Proverbs 3:5-6 From the beginning, God planned to offer His Son Jesus to redeem the world. Jesus’ purpose in coming to earth was...
Reflections on Guilt, Shame, and Forgiveness
1 Corinthians 1:27: "But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong." I want to take a moment to talk about something we all deal with—guilt, shame, and forgiveness. Maybe you're wondering why I’m diving into...
Families and Forgiveness
With holidays around the corner, there’s going to be a lot of talk about how we spend our valuable time ... Whose family’s house are we going to? How long are we going to spend there? Is it really worth the stress of traveling? It can be overwhelming. Let’s be...
Daughters of the King
As women, we navigate a world that constantly tries to define our worth—whether by our physical appearance, career achievements, income, parenting choices, relationships, emotional responses, or the skills we bring to the table. We often feel the pull in many directions, striving to find...
The Word, Sweet as Honey
One of my favorite drinks in the fall is warm apple cider. There’s something about the blend of spices and warmth that just feels comforting. And when I add a little honey, it takes it to another level—turning a good drink into something truly special. In the ancient world, honey...
Discipling Our Children in Christ
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it.” -Proverbs 22:6 As parents, we have been entrusted with providing for our children’s physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs. God tells us in the Bible that...