Here I am, Lord...

Where is God in the Waiting?

If I had to define this season of my life, it would probably be “Praying and Waiting”. I have two big things I’ve been praying over, and I just get weary of waiting. And then I begin doubting what I believe God to have said. Maybe you can relate. It feels like time is...

5 Tips to Motivate You Out of Your Slump

Ok, so summer is behind us and school is back in for most of us. So does summertime (as much as I love it) put anyone else in a slump? Is it hard to get back on track with your goals, motivation, inspiration? Or is it just me? If that’s you as well… Here are 5...

Being Kind in an Unkind World

We recently had an issue with one of our children being unkind to another child. It did not sit well with me but I was thankful to be a witness to it so that I could address it, not only with discipline, but also make a teachable moment out of it. We are urged to be...

What Legacy Will You Leave?

When you think of how you want to be remembered, what is the first thing you think of? What is most important to you and does your life reflect that? We recently lost my father-in-law and legacy was something that was talked about a lot. He was remembered for being a...

An Inheritance Fit for a King

Have you ever wondered why we have such a fascination with royalty; with kings, queens, prince and princesses? Almost all little girls grow up wanting to be a princess and wanting to marry their Prince Charming. Disney did not create this fascination although I think...

Can God be Mysterious and Good?

Many have a problem with a God that can’t be figured out. If they don’t know all the answers, God must not be real; it must all be foolishness. For surely, mere man can understand an infinite, all-powerful, all-knowing God. Right? Blinded to the Truth It should be no...

Hope That Endures

This week as I was spending time with the Lord and asking Him what to write about, I sensed the word Hope. I believe that the Lord wanted to remind you and I where our hope comes from and where it should be placed. Where have we been placing our hope? Is it in our...

Let Yourself Dream Again

Our pastor recently gave a sermon series entitled, Dream Again.  At first I thought, what are my dreams? Do I have still have any? Have I just not allowed myself to dream lately? Has life gotten so busy that I am just stuck in the day to day? Can you relate? I started...

Love is the Key

Love is the key and what every heart needs and searches for. Many find love in the world but none find perfect love except through God. He is the only One capable of true, unconditional love. That is what our hearts seek; what every heart desires. Everything else is...