“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…
Holy Week Reflection Wednesday “Jesus asked the question a third time.” Have you ever experienced God speaking to you in threes? The first time a message passes through your heart, you may feel it is from God, but you’re uncertain. When it happens a second time, your eyebrows raise, and your ears perk up with…
Holy Week Reflection Tuesday “Now someone greater than Jonah is here.” Have you ever intentionally run in the opposite direction of your full circle moment? Probably not. We all want our lives to reach that full circle moment—a time when everything comes together, and we finally see the long-awaited situation turn in a positive direction….
“David strengthened himself in the LORD.” Have you ever found yourself playing the harp instead of pursuing your full circle? You are moving forward with determination and energy, following the path God is guiding you toward. However, more frustrating than an unexpected detour is when you come to a complete stop with your destination in…
“The load is far too heavy…” Have you ever had a “too much” full circle moment? You dropped to your knees or threw yourself prostrate on the floor every chance you got and cried out to God to turn your situation around. Then, one day, things changed. You witnessed God bringing things full circle, and…
“God made it turn out for the best.” Have you ever experienced a full circle moment? The type of experience where you recognize that you started as one thing, but now you’ve come full circle to become something even better. Full circle moments can also be frustrating when they mean returning to where you began…
Please enjoy this true story episode that followed the first episode of our Fight Like A Girl series when we interviewed Jennifer Smith. LISTEN NOW The blog was from February 27, 2023. Click here to read Fight Like A Girl – Part 1. NEW RELEASE DATE: New Blog | Podcast series to release on Monday,…