I’ve always been inspired by the legacy that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived out. His eloquent and brilliant speaking style, perfectly mixed with stunning biblical inspiration, along with his dream for a beloved community, always left me in awe. In 1955, he was a...
Throughout my life, I’ve been in situations I didn’t think I had what it took to make it through to the other side. The un-relenting wave of fear and worry threatened to drown me, as the enemy tried to convince me to give up. Yet,...
When I was in high school, I participated in track and field and absolutely loved it! It’s such a great sport because it is both an individual and group activity, encouraging each athlete to strive for their personal best while also working together as a...
In the Old Testament, the prophet Malachi boldly challenges the people of Israel to stop living sinful and morally corrupt lives, warning them to turn back to God. He then shifts his tone to reveal that the Lord longs to bless His people: “Bring the...
I'm pulled in so many different directions every day – most of us are. Work demands, the kids, being a wife, making sure we are there for our friends, eating well and staying in shape can sometimes feel unmanageable. Add to this, the pressure that...
When I was a little girl, I loved putting puzzles together. I’d see the beautiful picture on the box and couldn’t wait to create the masterpiece myself. But after opening it and seeing the overwhelming number of pieces that needed to be put together, the...
Trying to balance being a mother of four children, a wife and navigating a career, has come with challenges over the years. Add to my busy schedule, all of the children’s activities consisting of baseball, football, dance, girl scouts and youth group (to name a...
To My Son, When I was a little girl, I dreamed of becoming a mother. I knew I wanted a big family too. Perhaps it was because I was an only child due to my mother’s illness and her inability to have more children at such...
There will be instances that cause us to experience fear – but there’s a difference between feeling fear and living in the spirit of fear. Feeling fear in frightening situations is to be expected. But, staying in that place of fear, unable to pull ourselves out of...
I sometimes look at other people and wonder how they got to where they are. What did the road of life look like for them? What sacrifices were made? Was there pain? Or fear? Dreams that were never fulfilled? There will be experiences we walk through...