Weightlifting. Besides Arnold Schwarzenegger, “The Rock”, and my husband, is there really anyone else on the planet who enjoys this activity? The very idea of stressing your muscles to the point of exhaustion and pain is not my idea of fun (and, of course, “fun” should be a prerequisite for any activity or task, in…

One of the things I love most about the Bible is how we can take the stories written on those crisp pages, lay them over our own lives, and see ourselves so clearly in the application. An all-time favorite of mine is Moses. If you are living and breathing right now, then you can definitely…

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, I was a journalist.  As a feature story reporter for a small town newspaper, I developed a passion for questions.  Questions were a necessary part of my job.  Without them, I would not have been able to gain a clear understanding of the person’s story…

Have you ever wondered what God is doing while you go to the grocery store? How about when you’re taking your kids to those extracurriculars, navigating traffic on your way to work, or heading out on a date night with your spouse? Ever wondered what God is doing while you’re focused on your everyday activities?…

There’s always more to do in a day than I can humanly accomplish. For years, that was a truth that I was unwilling to accept. My blood pressure used to rise as I would attempt to plow through my to-do list while the phone kept ringing, I was pulled in multiple directions, and my daily…

Do you ever feel like your voice is ineffective, unnecessary, or not as important as someone else’s? I can think of countless times in my life where God has prompted me to speak up – answer a question, tell a story, provide some feedback – and I’ve remained silent.  Sometimes, it was out of fear;…