“Surround me with Your tender mercies.” When was the last time you felt you were at the end of your rope? If you are anything like me, that feeling creeps in all too often. I refer to these moments as “fear meltdowns.” They are like a masquerade party disguised as a courtroom drama where the…
“It was good for me that I was humbled.” Have you ever felt belittled? Forced humility is not humility but rather humiliation. Humiliation is different from humility. Because the term is often misused, we find it challenging to embrace humility. There is One who exemplified a life of humility while simultaneously exercising His authority with…
“If I must die, I must die.” Don’t let fear silence you. Whether it’s the fear of losing a job or a relationship, or being rejected, judged, or criticized, even the strongest personalities can sometimes struggle with speaking up. You might wonder: Will I hurt their feelings? Will they still like me? If I express…
“Esther had not told anyone.” Have you ever found yourself in a situation where the words bubble up inside you, begging to be let out? Sometimes, holding your tongue feels as effortless as a gentle breeze, while other times, it’s like trying to keep a volcano from erupting. It’s a delicate dance between what we…
“More than you can ask or imagine.” What happens when we trust God to do more than we could ask or even imagine? Over time, we witness God’s powerful hand working in our lives, arranging and orchestrating events in ways we could not have accomplished on our own. Meet Christy Smith, who met God in…
“You live under the freedom of God’s grace.” Have you ever met someone so steadfast in their convictions that not even the most logical arguments could change their mind? Being passionate about a cause or an issue can be invigorating, until that moment of clarity strikes—an epiphany that reveals we might have been mistaken in…
“About the wonderful things God has done.” Have you ever found yourself deep in conversation, only to walk away feeling even more confused than when you started? Confusing conversations still occur between my husband and me, even after 32 years of marriage. Nothing is more frustrating than misunderstandings. The gift of language is often underestimated….
Easter Reflection “For the Lord God will shine on them.” If our faith centers on the power of an empty tomb, why do we often find ourselves lingering at the foot of the cross? “He has risen,” we recite to each other on Easter morning. We reply to one another with, “He has risen indeed.”…
Holy Week Reflection Friday “And it was very good.” Have you ever tried to grow impatiens? Impatiens are a specific type of flower requiring a dedicated gardener to ensure regular watering. Without consistent care, these flowers do not experience a gradual decline; they wilt immediately. When properly nurtured, impatiens are excellent for borders and planters,…
Holy Week Reflection Thursday “Then she gave them His message.” Have you ever been asked to deliver a message for someone else? Did you worry about getting the message right, how the recipient would respond, or if you would remember to deliver it at all? The type of message can affect our motivation to remember…