“Do you want to get well?” “Sir,” the invalid replied, “I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I am trying to get in, someone else goes down ahead of me.” Then Jesus said to him, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.” At once the man […]
Did Her Mother-in Law-Really Say That?
“Wash, put on perfume, and get dressed in your best clothes. Then go down to the threshing floor, but don’t let him know you are there until he has finished eating and drinking. When he lies down, note the place where he is lying. Then go and uncover his feet and lie down. He will […]
Four Hashtags That Are Robbing You
Can I be real? I love knowing that God’s word tells me that I am wonderfully made. (Psalms 139:14) I think we need to hear this over and over, but I believe there is so much more that is robbing women today of being confident in their true identity. We can still feel and know […]
Is Your Hurriedness Taking This Over? What is it?
Would you follow me for a little story? The day is over. She is exhausted from a very busy day, only to wake up and do it all over again day after day. After many years, she realized that she did not have the relationship with her husband and children that she desired. The condition […]
The Best Shoes Ever…Physically and Spiritually
This summer, my husband and I hiked Enchanted Rock in Fredericksburg, TX. If you have never been there, let me share that it leads to a beautiful view. Because it felt as if we were walking straight up, it was very tempting to keep my eye upon the final destination. However, I also knew the […]
The Fears that Hold Us Back from Living a Life of Purpose and Good Health
Fears are sneaky and can creep up on us when we are least expecting them! Even though we may know God has put something in our heart to do, we can think it should just come easy. Really? If that were the case, why would we need to rely on Him? I have to […]
Unleash the Passion God Gave You!
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. Psalms 139:13 (NIV) You know those little things way down deep that you could do for hours or those things you may overlook as no big deal? Have you ever stopped to think they are your God given passions? He knitted them together […]
What Satisfies Your Soul
As women, we can be in a constant search to find complete satisfaction. The search for fulfillment can lead to mindless eating, shopping, the need for a bigger house or approval of others, addictions, etc. I think we have all been in a place where our soul was hungry. When looking to unhealthy ways to […]
The Gift That Leads to Your Purpose!
Have you had that embarrassing moment when your child receives a gift and quickly becomes stingy by refusing to share it with a brother, sister or friend. Or, think what about this. After giving what you thought was the perfect gift to someone, their reaction is clear that it will be put on a shelf, […]
Are You Doing These 2 Things to Hear From the Lord?
It is my nature to be a “Martha” as in the Bible story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10. I can stay busy and find worth in how much I can accomplish. However, I have learned over and over that I have to give up how I think it must be done to discover […]