Spiritual Fitness Tracker
Triumphant faith presses on. Mysterious medical marvels occurred during my fourth decade of life; a genetic illness, Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis which had been dormant in my past triggered on. In addition, my estrogen levels and metabolism plummeted while hot...
Ransomed by Grace: Surviving Pulmonary Embolisms
Innumerable pulmonary embolisms (blood clots) in my lungs held my life at ransom. But grace, God’s grace paid the price. April 14, 2018, I left the Radiant Roanoke Women’s Conference early. My chest hurt and I found it difficult to breathe. Once home, I slept for...
Avoiding the Comparison Trap
I'm learning to avoid the comparison trap. I am still adjusting to this stay-at-home-mom gig. This wasn’t part of my plan. Nor was the unexpected illness that put me here. It’s been thirty-four months and eleven days since I was medically forced to walk away...
We Never Walk Alone
This year, I told my kids if they missed the bus they would walk to school. Situated on the outskirts of our neighborhood the middle and high school buildings are a twenty-minute walk from our home. Today, Rachel missed the bus. Because it is picture day, I offered...
Count Your Blessings| Recounts Are OK
I adore birthdays and celebrating, yet this year dread threatened to detach my joy. I am naturally an optimistic person. Birthdays are reasons to refill one’s glass and toast to life, love, and God’s amazing grace. So why was I feeling glum about this birthday? I...
Rest is the Treatment
Despite my daughters resting position, white enamel drums chattered as I checked her temperature, 103.1°F. My fingers gently swept the hair away from her crimson face as I whispered, “Honey, brush your teeth. We’re going to the doctor,” Guttural moans escaped her...
Courageous Women of the Bible: Book Review
In her newest book, Courageous Women of the Bible: Leaving Behind Fear & Insecurity for a Life of Confidence and Freedom, author LaTan Roland Murphy unfolds a fresh insight of courage. I met LaTan Roland Murphy at the Asheville Christian Writers Conference in...
Summer Goals
The campfire curled and crackled sending dancing warm gusts around the teens and leaders encircled around the fire. This was the final Wednesday night youth gathering before everyone separated for the summer. A buzz of excitement and anticipation rippled through...
Lies Moms Believe Giveaway Winner
Earlier this month, I posted my review of Lies Moms Believe and How the Gospel Refutes Them by Rebekah Hargraves. When I posted the article, I offered a free giveaway to anyone who subscribed and/or shared. The winner of a free copy of Lies Moms Believe is Amy A....
Lies Moms Believe by Rebekah Hargraves: Book Review & Giveaway
I am excited I get to give away one free copy of the book and study guide Lies Moms Believe and How the Gospel Refutes Them by Rebekah Hargraves. (Read to the end for detailed instructions.) Lies Moms Believe is the inaugural book by Rebekah Hargraves, birthed from...
God Works on Both Sides of the Equation
God Works on Both Sides of the Equation: Part I From the pulpit, our pastor pronounced, “God works on both sides of the equation.” I scribbled down the phrase in my journal, pondering the significance. This eight-word statement befuddled and encouraged me....
Hallelujah Even Here
“How can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a foreign land?” Psalm 137:4 You expect me to sing Hallelujah even here? The writer of Psalm 137:4 was an Israelite held captive by a Babylonian enemy. How could the enemy holding the Israelites captive in a foreign,...
Who Told You That?
A ticker tape of negative thoughts scrolls across my mind. I squeeze my eyes shut to “take every thought captive” but the increasing brain fog prevents my ability to focus. Exasperated, I talk to myself aloud; this stinkin thinkin is not true. Who told you that?...
The Great Reversal
Reading from Eugene Peterson’s Message version of Matthew, the words, “The Great Reversal” leaped off the page and lodged in my heart. For reasons I cannot explain, I had an attack of Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis that endured all last week. Extreme muscle...
Winter: A Season to Rest
Frigid temperatures and biting winds ravage the mid-West and east coast of the United States. There is no doubting what season we are in: Winter. The name ‘winter’ derives from an old Germanic word meaning “time of water” and refers to the high rain and snowfall...
