Of the four choices listed below, which letter best represents living a fearless faith? A. Jumping out of an airplane believing the parachute on your back will open at just the right time. B. Climbing up a sheer rock wall in Smith Rock, Oregon. C. Traveling to London and Paris for 3 weeks with your… Continue reading Living a Fearless Faith
Have you ever puffed on a dandelion and the white and grey seeds are sent into the air like tiny helicopters? With just one breath, the fluffy dandelion becomes a bare stem. A simple act of inhaling and exhaling, and the air becomes obvious, tangible and alive. It is fire season where I live in… Continue reading Every Breath You Take
Psalm 90:12 New International Version (NIV) 12 Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12 has inspired me to write a story called The Stranger, the Hourglass, and the Decision. This is my first attempt to write a Christian allegory about our mortality and the brevity of life. The… Continue reading Teach us to number our days
According to the Bible, knowledge and wisdom are indispensable qualities to possess in our lives. Knowledge is acquaintance with facts, truths or principles but wisdom takes these facts and truths and couples them with discernment, just judgement and insight. Wisdom cannot exist without knowledge, but knowledge can be void of wisdom. In this age of… Continue reading Knowledge speaks but wisdom listens
Isaiah 61:3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion— to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of… Continue reading God Gives Beauty for Ashes
Have you ever asked yourself, “What is God’s will for my life?” Where should I go to school? Where should I live? Should I take that job? Does God want me to adopt? Is it wise to spend money on a European vacation or should it go into my child’s college fund? …..and the list… Continue reading Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks – This is God’s will for you
Every woman I have ever met exudes confidence in at least one area of her life while falling prey to insecurities in another area of her life. For example, I have been insecure in a relationship to the point of embarrassment while at the same time feeling confident in my career. When something comes naturally… Continue reading Overcoming the Strongholds of Insecurity with Faith
I heard on the news the other day that our country is experiencing a loneliness epidemic, and our technology advancements have been contributing to this widespread feeling of isolation. Our smart Phones, Facebook, Instagram and twitter accounts have redefined how our generation communicates with each other. People are using their phones more to connect through… Continue reading Overcoming Loneliness with Faith
Is there a situation in your life that is so challenging or heartbreaking that you are tempted to doubt God and His ability to work out a plan for your good? If so, please raise your hand. My hands are up and waving in the air. This past year I faced my biggest giant of… Continue reading Facing your Goliath with Faith
One of my favorite things to do is walk with a friend. I walk with my neighbor, Dede, several times a week down a dirt path that is is accessible from our neighborhood. This path is high up on the hill and runs parallel to the valley below us. Our conversation flows as our feet… Continue reading Confident Jesus is walking beside me
