Do you believe God can change your marriage in 2016? That’s half the battle, right there. Because maybe, just maybe, you’ve given up hope. What if the mess your marriage is in exists because of a number of God-created and poorly humanly handled circumstances and responses? Here’s what we know to be true, things that …
I might be publicly asking the people with the white coats to show up this year by saying “God told me what He wanted for Christmas” – I mean, for some, “hearing from God” is akin to “being crazy” so feel free if you want to judge me that way. I don’t care because you …
Disappointed? With yourself? With God? I get this… The college sophomore stared back at me in the mirror. Who was she? I had no idea. But I needed to find out – and fast. Back in the dark ages, when I attended university, credits got counted by quarters. I’d been floundering for five quarters, unable …
I’ve never actually been whale-style harpooned, but God used my pastor last week to do something that felt close… And it was exactly what I needed. We sat in his office, my husband and I, working through a situation that had wounded us both. While I can be good at helping our kids navigate some …
This morning I had a discussion with one of my kids who was surprised by an opportunity. It involved the child’s gifting, so I said participation was non-negotiable. Why? Because I fully embrace the notion that this life is all about His glory – not mine. And I’m trying to help my kids learn that …