Home   I grew up in the military as an Army BRAT. We moved a lot. Now, after 22 years as a military spouse, I can honestly say that I......

Jesus Wins   Ever feel like you just can’t do enough or be enough to make up for the deficit within this hurting world? I mean, you know it’s not......

Lord Jesus Conquerer over sin and death, With joy we proclaim He is risen!  I don’t have to sit hopelessly in my shame I don’t have to work constantly to make......

Stories and Scars   I know it’s not about me. Really, I do. But in the middle of it…the cutting, bruising, jarring, shocking, disappointing…it is tempting to focus on the......

Stronger Next Year     No unbelief made him (Abraham) waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully......

When Worry Doesn’t Work The orders came in. The bottom line wasn’t one we asked for. It certainly wasn’t on our “dream sheet.” I mean, seriously – why do they......

Living with Eyes Wide Open   I’ve been in ministry actively for over 20 years now. Married for even longer than that, with three beautiful children I have had the......

Mud and Vision   “Perspective.” Confession time…that word used to seriously get on my nerves. “You just need to get the right perspective,” they would say. My skin would crawl......

The True Score   Let’s face it, “truth” is relative. At least it is in much of our society. Everyone has an opinion. And in the name of “freedom,” many......

Small…but not small “You?” she asked with raised eyebrows. “What could you possibly say to encourage anyone, let alone me?” It was a brutally honest question, unfettered with pleasantries. She......