A Heart of Thanksgiving

A Heart of Thanksgiving

I love Psalm 107 in light of this day set aside specifically for giving thanks. Written from a heart that truly knew what it meant to give thanks in all circumstances, the psalmist goes through and lists all of the ways the people of God had faced distressful...
Where to Turn When We Need Consolation

Where to Turn When We Need Consolation

Friends, it’s a pleasure to introduce you to my friend, Lisa Hains. Lisa and I met in a small writing circle within our larger Hope Writers Community, and I was instantly struck by her tender heart for Jesus and the deep desire to share that love with others. Enjoy...
Hope in Captivity Part 2

Hope in Captivity Part 2

I found myself kind of depressed as I read the book of Jeremiah! He warned the people of Jerusalem that there was judgment coming their way if they didn’t repent of their sins, but God kept telling him it was too late. In fact, at one point, in chapter 14, God...
Hope in Captivity

Hope in Captivity

 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 (NKJV)   The book of Jeremiah has always been one of my favorites, I think it’s because I relate more to him than any...
6 Keys to Having a Fruitful Quiet Time

6 Keys to Having a Fruitful Quiet Time

We live in a world defined by chaos, confusion, and hard circumstances, and I believe one of the most important things we can do for ourselves, our families, and our communities is to grow in a deeper relationship with God.  The spiritual habit of a daily “Quiet...
Where I Come From

Where I Come From

I recently was blessed to take part in a training and book study with Compel Training and one of my favorite authors, Jennifer Dukes Lee, who wrote “Growing Slow”. I loved everything about this workshop, but this exercise on detail in our writing was definitely one of...