I love a good story—don’t you? Especially the ones filled with meaning and purpose, the kind that inspire and leave us feeling hopeful. In fact, just this past month, I was blessed by several impactful life stories at a writers’ conference, from individuals in my community group, and most recently over coffee with a new believer. And while each of these stories is wonderfully unique, they all share a common thread: that moment when their lives intersected with God—the Author of every story.

I enjoy walking, primarily for exercise, but also to connect with nature, meet neighbors, pray, and begin my day. I’m in good company among many walkers, including my 86‑year‑young mother‑in‑law who walks several miles every day. Impressive, right? Yet no one’s walk continually inspires, challenges, and motivates me like Jesus’s does. Yes, Jesus was a walker…

It would be nice if life were problem-free—if every day were sunny and nothing was hard or hurtful. But that’s not reality. The truth is, we live in a world where beauty and brokenness coexist, and challenges are part of everyone’s story. And when—not if—challenges come, our only and best response is to…

For the most part, we don’t give much thought—if any—to the way we walk. It’s something we do naturally, habitually, so why take time to examine it?

There’s actually a good reason to do this. In Scripture, a person’s walk speaks to far more than physical movement. It describes their…

Have you ever heard someone say they felt called by God to do something specific? Maybe start a business, launch a ministry, serve the homeless, or return to school. Some of us have had “God moments” like this—others haven’t. But here’s the beautiful truth: every believer…

What makes us truly free? Some believe it’s where we live, what we possess, or what we can control. Others are convinced it’s the right to choose—to govern ourselves and make our own decisions. And some say it’s the absence of restraints and restrictions. While there is an element of freedom in each of these scenarios, the truth is…

When Jesus was asked, “Who is my neighbor?” I notice that He did not give a definition that fit neatly inside comfortable lines. He told a story…

Long before Chris Tomlin ever sang about a “Good, Good Father,” God was already that. A Father—good, compassionate, merciful, and true. This is who He has always been and who He will forever be. In Jesus, the Father’s goodness was made visible, tangible (John 14:9), and ultimately accessible to us all (Ephesians 2:18)—which is more than incredible. But it gets even better when we understand that…

I was pulling out of the grocery store parking lot when a bumper sticker caught my attention. It read, “I hope everything goes your way today.” A sweet sentiment — a positive well‑wish. But that’s all it was, a wish. A desire for things to go well.

As I drove away, I realized…

There are certain songs that speak directly to our souls. For me, Andrew Peterson’s Is He Worthy? is one of these songs. I appreciate this song because it acknowledges the undeniable brokenness of the world while reminding us of Jesus, the worthy Lamb of God. Two truths that aren’t in opposition—but rather coexist in the world we live in…

There are certain things we never outgrow and always need—love, acceptance, encouragement, and care. And throughout our lives, in different seasons and for countless reasons, we will also need help. Yet in a culture that prizes independence and self‑sufficiency…

Giving gifts is one of life’s joys. Yet finding just the right one can be challenging. We choose what we think is best, hoping we’ve chosen well. But with God, it’s completely different. He’s never uncertain about what to give. He knows exactly what we need, and His gifts always flow from His infinite wisdom and perfect love. And without a doubt, His greatest gift to humanity was…

There’s a certain pop phrase that has become something of a cultural mantra. It’s what we say—almost reflexively—when life gets hard. The phrase? “It’s all good.” I’m confident you’re familiar with it. You may have even said it, perhaps more than once. While I appreciate the sentiment behind those words…

God obviously delights in variety—if He didn’t, He would have made us all the same. Instead, in His sovereignty and creativity, He formed each of us uniquely, including our moms. And if you are a mom, this includes you too.

The truth is when we take time to notice…

Recently, something came up that I wasn’t expecting. It wasn’t something bad, per se. In fact, it could even turn out to be good. Still, it wasn’t something I had planned for. Life is like this—unpredictable.

Yet this shouldn’t surprise us. Jesus said life in this world would be just like this. But He also said we could always have peace in Him (John 16:33). And this includes all of our “unexpecteds”.

Yet sadly, our first response to the unknown—rather than peace—is often to…

I’m confident we’re all familiar with the term scarcity mentality. If not—it’s the internal belief that there’s not enough of whatever we need—finances, skill, time, resources, opportunities and a host of other things. Yet the fact is it’s a distorted mindset. It’s a perception—and a faulty one at that. Not to mention the fact that it’s certainly not based on faith, nor does it acknowledge a vital truth and description of God—He is our Shepherd.

Have you ever hastily skimmed through an instruction only to realize later that you would’ve benefitted had you taken the time to read it? I think most of us have. The truth is instructions can feel tedious. Yet they’re given for a reason. They serve a purpose. And we’re wise to pay attention to them—and even wiser to follow them in the precise order they’re given.

This became clear to me recently as I…

I remember the first time someone shared Romans 8:28 with me. I was in college—a young Christian facing challenges in my studies—and I confided in a caring woman from my church. She gently reminded me that God causes all things, even the things that don’t seem good, to work together for our good. Decades later…

I remember the first time someone shared Romans 8:28 with me. I was in college—a young Christian facing challenges in my studies—and I confided in a caring woman from my church. She gently reminded me that God causes all things, even the things that don’t seem good, to work together for our good. Decades later…