We learn lessons in interesting places, but I never suspected a blog would be one of them. Recently I sat down to write, steaming hot cup of tea in hand, warm sunlight coming through the window and … [Read more...]

Some boxes in life need to be checked. Some openings protected. Weak spots covered. One unchecked box resulted in an attack on my blog recently. It also opened my eyes to five valuable lessons … [Read more...]

If you've ever heard people talk about following God or hearing from God and felt confused about what that meant, I can offer one small, real-life, recent example. So a couple weeks ago my husband … [Read more...]

Sometimes we feel a stirring to get involved. We think about how we could use the talents and gifts God has given us... for His work. We start googling ideas, wondering how it will all come together, … [Read more...]

Who doesn't like a good faith-based list every once in awhile? Yes, it's a list of lists, but we love those, right? Here are some quick picks for posts that list it out in 15 tips or less with … [Read more...]

"I'm doing great! Much better than I deserve to be." This was a response from an upbeat parking attendant we met this weekend at Calvary Church in Philadelphia. It has stuck with me for the … [Read more...]

Words. We know how much they can hurt; we know how good they can feel. Why are words so powerful? And why does the Bible warn us about them? The power of words goes beyond you and me. At God's … [Read more...]

Interesting things happen when you pray to grow closer to God. Who you thought you were -- or had to be -- gets thrown in the air like a deck of cards. As you pick up the pieces and examine them … [Read more...]

We want change. Maybe it's the way we get impatient or reactive. We want to flip that switch, so we read up on it. We ask for advice. We fight the urges to do what we've always done. We want … [Read more...]