The spare bedroom in my home—intended for guests—has unfortunately become the place where clutter is stored. Do you have a room, closet, or drawer like this in your own home? Many of us do. It’s easy to stash unwanted items in spaces like these, with the intent of sorting through them later. But the problem is, later never seems to come, and…

Nearly five years ago, my husband and I relocated to upstate South Carolina. One of the things we treasure most about our new state is experiencing four distinct seasons—a welcomed change after spending most of our lives in Florida. 

While each season carries a lovely uniqueness of its own, fall with its brilliant colors and crisp temperatures is by far our favorite. Yet not just for its beauty, but also for what it teaches us. Scripture tells us that…

After ten days away visiting family on both coasts of Florida, my husband and I pulled into our driveway following a full day of travel, tired, grateful, and incredibly glad to be home.

It’s a blessing to get away and spend time with people we love. Even so, there’s nothing quite like the place we call home. As I settled into my own bed, I thought about this and the following verse came to mind:

“Lord, through all the generations, you have been our home.” Psalm 90:1 (NLT)

Do you know someone who lives with integrity? I’m referring to that rare individual who always seems to do and say the right thing. It’s refreshing to know people like this, isn’t it? But here’s something we need to understand: people who live this way do so by choice. You see, integrity doesn’t just happen. It’s not a personality bent, a spiritual gift, nor is it something we strive to be. Instead, living with integrity is something…

I was on the phone when I glanced at the TV and saw that a plane had just crashed into one of the World Trade Center towers. In an instant, everything shifted—in our nation and in my heart. I hung up the phone, stunned and unable to process what I was seeing. All I wanted was to reach my husband and hold my children, both still in grade school at the time.

There are moments in life—like 9/11—that change us forever. Moments that…

I hope your work, essentially whatever you do, feels meaningful, brings you joy, connects you to purpose and satisfaction. The truth is work is a gift, something God entrusted to us and created us to do.  That being said, work is still work. And whether you work in an office, your home, a ministry, or as a volunteer, some days work feels hard—less like a calling and more like labor. When it does, we can easily become discouraged, worn out, even weary.

Yet this is not a place we have to stay…

When was the last time you relied on something and it failed you? Maybe it was an appliance, a vehicle, or an electronic device. Perhaps it was a provision, a position, or success. Or maybe it was something far deeper—a relationship, your health, your family, or even your church community.

It’s disheartening, sometimes heartbreaking, when things fail. But the truth is…

Most Sundays I am genuinely glad to go to church. This past Sunday, however, I wasn't feeling my best—and to be honest, slipping back into my pjs and watching church online sounded pretty good.

Have you ever felt this way before? I think perhaps many of us have….

Just as our bodies need to be replenished with rest, our minds need to be renewed with truth, and our hearts need to be restored by grace, our souls too need to be recharged with joy. I share this as I think we sometimes underestimate the biblical mandate to rejoice…

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…