We often use grace and mercy interchangeably, but they are two different things. We need them both. Thankfully, Jesus extends both to us, freely. The Difference Between Grace and Mercy I attended a Lifeway women’s conference this past weekend where I heard eight powerhouse women speak in eight hours. Let me tell you, it was …
Do we recognize how blessed we are to be Christians in this age? We have the privilege of constant access to the word of God! Even more, for many in the Western world, we can hear, read, and study His word any time we choose. That is a treasure to cherish! Back in the Day …
Walking On Water When you cry out to Jesus He comes–Immediately. There’s no other way to interpret the word immediately other than right now, this instant, at once. That’s what happened when the disciples needed His help. Immediate rescue. How many times have you heard or read about the time Jesus walked on water? Five, …
Exciting News! This week on my blog, I’d like to share some news. As many of you know, I’ve been attending the School of Kingdom Writers since September 2021. What an adventure in trusting God it’s been! Before attending, I had never completed a short story, and now I am editing the first draft of …
Sure-Footed When I was horseback riding in the mountains this summer, we rode some really narrow trails that clung to the side of the hill. I’m a pretty comfortable rider and not easily spooked, but I’ll admit to mostly holding my breath and leaning toward the upward side of the mountain when we’d walk those …
Nothing causes me more frustration than feeling misunderstood by those who are in close community with me. The problem isn’t always on their end. It’s mine. What happens when I can’t explain myself well enough to be understood in the first place? I’m frustrated at everything and everyone! The other day I had this thought: …
Spiritual Warfare This week I was thinking about spiritual warfare. There are times in life when we are in a very real battle with the enemy’s lies, attacks, and assignments against us. In this season in my life, I’ve found it is possible to fight hard on the battlefield, but still get wounded and hung …
“Nothing can live in unbroken sunshine.” Bob Sorge The Desire for Unbroken Sunshine In Secrets of the Secret Place, Bob Sorge writes that “Nothing can live in unbroken sunshine.” When I read that, I laughed and said, clearly he hasn’t met me yet. Realistically though, he’s right. We all need seasons and change to create …
Be Still Don’t you love it when God repeats His messages to us over and over? In the past week, I’ve heard songs and read scriptures and posts that all involve the same message. “Be still and know that I Am God.” Psalm 46:10 God knows it is the perfect message for me at the …
In school last week, I had the opportunity to teach the message at chapel. Through that experience He showed me, once again, He is faithful. God equips those He calls. In both our creative writing and ministry classes we have been consistently challenged to step into new challenges that we might normally say, “Uh, no …
