Words of Encouragement

Imagine you are in this Bible story. Sitting in the crowd of 5000, you are intently listening to the speaker. You brought some snacks with you in case you get hungry. An announcement is made…

There are some moments in our faith walk that we will never forget. Maybe it was a time you felt a nudge from God or heard him speak a truth into your heart.  For me,…

Thoughts were swirling around in my head once again in the middle of the night interrupting my sleep. Worries about what is ahead and “shoulding” myself about what was in the past kept me wide…

I love this illustration. “Just think if ripples spread out across our lake when you throw your rocks into the water, how do the words you say and the things you do affect the people…

I was captivated by the view! The beautiful green trees, bushes, and grass against the blue water was breathtaking. Standing in Scotland with my husband at this gorgeous overview was a dream come true!  As…

I could not believe how fast they emerged. Sprouting up out of nowhere, these unwanted plants invaded my flowerbed. Along with the healthy plants, this summer also brought along some large weeds. Left unattended, weeds just…

Have you ever taken a deep dive into a verse in the Bible? As you looked closely at the words, did you compare translations or look up what they meant in their original language? Honestly,…

In May, we honor moms! For some of us, this will be a special day. But for others, Mother’s Day will be a very difficult day. For those who have lost their mom.  For those who long…

My heart broke as another friend shared with me her devastating news: her husband wanted a divorce. It was the third time that week that I had heard of another marriage ending.  One more family…