My husband and I met at college, while we were both involved in an organization called Campus Crusade for Christ. Our final year of college, I started experiencing an intense spiritual battle. My b...
We take measures to protect our home. We lock windows and doors and install security systems and we buy insurance just in case something should happen. All are smart measures to protect your loved on...
As the school year approaches, and we find ourselves busy buying supplies and new clothes and doing other tasks to get ready for the new school year, I start to feel a little anxious. Will our kids h...
We all know that praying is powerful and that we should be praying for our families. But sometimes, it can feel like we're praying for the same things over and over and we can get discouraged because...
The recent events unfolding in the world have made it clearer than ever: the world needs our words of hope and truth. There are times to be silent and listen and learn, and there are times to speak t...
Fear has played a huge role in my life in a few areas of my life. Fear can be paralyzing, or make us do things that make no sense. It gets us nowhere, but we still struggle with it. I've worried ab...
Christmas is always a busy time of year. There’s decorations to put up, gifts to buy, parties to attend, memories to make. There’s pressure to have Pinterest perfect decor and the best Christmas expe...
A few years ago, after reading Beth Moore’s book Praying God’s Word , I discovered the joy of praying Scripture over various topics that were important to me, such as praying scriptures for my marria...
I am not a stranger to anxiety. I was diagnosed with postpartum anxiety and put on medication after my second son was born. Before that anxiety seemed to be fully managed, I found myself struggling w...
We all want to be part of something bigger than ourselves. We all want to know what our purpose is while we are on earth, hence the reason The Purpose-Driven Life quickly became a bestselling book wi...
My heart lately has been burdened by events and attitudes I see unfolding around me in the United States. We aren't united. We are divided by political parties and beliefs. People's rights seem to be...
Prayer in and of itself is powerful. When you combine it with Scripture, well, let's just say you should be prepared to see some mighty things happen. It is very important to pray for your family ...
As Dorothy says "There's no place like home." Home is a place each and every family member should feel safe and secure in. A place each member longs to come to after a tiring day of running errands o...
Ephesians is one of my favorite books of the Bible. I find it just so encouraging and a great reminder of who we are in Christ. And then, Paul summarizes how we can apply the things he taught us thro...
Insecurity: (noun) Uncertainty or anxiety about oneself. Lack of confidence. Insecurity is a feeling I know all too well. It tells me I'm not good enough. That I'm failing. That I'm not worthy....
I absolutely love praying scripture. There's something powerful about praying God's words back to Him, while adding a few of your own personalized requests. It helps align your desires with God's bec...
A few years ago, after reading Beth Moore's amazing Praying God's Word , I discovered the joy of praying Scripture over various topics that were important to me, such as praying Scriptures for my mar...
Prayer is powerful and the fact that you want to pray for your children is an awesome thing. No matter the age, ability, and personality of your children, they need our prayers. It is a privilege as ...