Are You a Treasure Hunter? The Wonder of Restoration
My friend, Veronica Johnson, from Canby Oregon, recently shared with me some of the hidden riches she’s discovered. Looking at items others would pass by or toss in the trash, she sees potential and worth. Veronica loves to restore old things. Consider some of her...
4 Questions to Ask Yourself When You Think You Hear from God
Often when God speaks, he will say the same thing through a sermon, a passage of Scripture, a chance conversation, or an unexpected encounter. When we begin looking for these sacred echoes, we are better able to recognize God's voice in our life and walk more...
The Wonder of Joy: Breaking into a Dental Office & Other Capers
For the last several months, I've noticed something bothering my dog's mouth. Hershey has been licking more and rubbing his face into the ground. I decided to take him to the veterinarian. He assured me all was well with my dog. But the behavior continued. I went to...
What to Do When Your Prodigal Won’t Come Home
Moms and dads keep asking, “Where did I go wrong?” I hear the stories of heartbreak. The adult child who wants nothing to do with God, church, or faith. The daughter raised in the church who is now selling her body for drugs. The son who is so angry at his parents he...
7 Ways to Boost Your Mood Today
Woman’s World Magazine asked me me to weigh in modern mood boosters—how we bump up our level of joy ever day. Here are 7 ways you can experience more joy beginning today. No. 1: Broaden your definition of joy. To embrace the fullness of joy, we need to broaden, rather...
The One Thing to Add to Your To-Do List Today
Job and his friends ask God a laundry list of “Why?” questions. Why did this happen? Why did God not prevent it? Why does God allow such pain and loss? Those ancient questions are much different than the ones we ask God today. Situations. Circumstances. Experiences....
5 Reasons to Join an Online Bible Study (#4 is A Personal Favorite)
What do you do about your weekly small group when your schedule gets crazy? You can’t find a small group that meets on the only night you’re available. The Bible study at your church doesn’t offer childcare. You miss too many meetings because of the kid’s practices,...
Get Your FREE Copy of Live Loved When You Join the Summer Bible Study
Sometimes, you hold onto the promises of God, but other times you have to white-knuckle them. In 1 King 8, Solomon stands before the altar blessing the congregation. He declares: “Blessed be God, who has given peace to his people Israel just as he said he would do....
An Impossible Question and John the Baptist’s Answer: Incredible
Some people are quick on their feet. When asked a squirrelly question, they respond with grace, wisdom, and poignancy. Not me. My amber eyes bulge wide. My cheeks glow pink. My voice goes silent. When I start to utter syllables, I stammer. Silence thickens. Can I have...
Why The Restoration You Long For Is So Hard To Lay Hold of
A plum-colored reupholstered velvet couch. A creamy white repainted picture frame. A refurbished cherry red 1969 Mustang. What comes to mind when you hear the word “restoration”? I’ve been asking that question a lot lately. Restore is the theme of this year’s Women of...
