Why is a word better than a resolution?More than just a resolution, choosing a word for the year helps me focus in multiple areas. It simplifies my goals.We take in so much information
Working out is my least favorite activity. I hoped that after my heart transplant I would learn to love it, but alas, I will forever want to lounge like I’m the main character
A few weeks ago, my mom lost her joy. It’s such a funny sentence to say because her “joy” was a literal, delicately carved sign of the word JOY. She brings it out
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged.”Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV)What does it mean to
Christmas is one of my favorite seasons—the soft glow of lights, the smell of evergreen, and the familiar carols that can lift a weary heart in an instant. But it’s also a season
As the holidays approach, I’ve been attempting to shift into a slower gear and find fresh ways to savor my Savior. My prayer life is a great (often overlooked) avenue for that.Earlier this
2 Corinthians 1:4–6 (NLT)“He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given
As soon as I said, “Oh, good grief,” I immediately wondered where on earth that phrase had come from—because in my experience, there was almost nothing good about grief. I kept telling myself I would
Have you ever felt anxious, nervous, weak, fragile, insecure, doubtful, self-conscious, indecisive, hesitant, uneasy, or timid? I’ve experienced every one of these feelings! Do you know what all of these words have in
“We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” (Hebrews 2:1 NIV) Yesterday, my younger granddaughter Hannah had tubes put in her ears.