My Faith Bucket List
Let's talk bucket lists. I'm sure you've heard of them, but have you ever heard of a faith bucket list? Paul says in 1 Corinthians: As with everything else in…
Let's talk bucket lists. I'm sure you've heard of them, but have you ever heard of a faith bucket list? Paul says in 1 Corinthians: As with everything else in…
Dear, Stepmom: Congratulations on marrying the love of your life. I know it isn't quite how you imagined. Somehow it's a mix of joy, bewilderment, fear, frustration, and high expectations all lumped together. Allow me…
A mother's precious love. A husband's unconditional love. I'm no stranger to love thanks to the family and friends in my life. They've shown up for me in countless ways.…
Valentine's Day. What a polarizing holiday. I've had times in my life when I dreaded the day. Other times I was excited because I actually had a boyfriend. Many of us…
This is the perfect time to talk about guilt. Many of us made New Year's resolutions, and like the average person, failed to keep them. I would encourage you to…
For many of us, the end of a year brings many things: questions, evaluations of the previous year, resolutions. Why do we make New Year's resolutions? As a youngster, I remember…
I watch her toddle, grabbing the nearby coffee table for balance. Dressed in polka dots and tights, her outfit is almost as cute as she is. She looks up at…
Have you ever wanted a do-over? There's a whole span of my life I'd love to do better. I've pictured the whole thing. Maybe I could go back and give…
Lately a thought has persisted for me: Live. Thrive. Allow myself to be everything God created me to be. 'Well, what's holding you back,' you say? Fear. Fear of the…
For most of my Christian life, I've pictured God the Father as stern and unapproachable. He was the one ready to discipline me when I erred—if He cared enough to…