There are many times I wish I could sit down individually with each and every one of you and say, ” Thank you!” for the prayers, encouragement, life lessons and stories you share with me! Somehow, you always seem to know when to reach out and encourage me to keep following Jesus! So today, I’m […]
I meet a lot of Christians who love Jesus and try their best to follow Him. You know what I don’t hear very often? People who would describe their relationship with God as “thriving”. Why is this? Is there some secret that Jesus only reveals to a select few on how to really enjoy Him? […]
Lately, I’ve been really dry spiritually. Thirsty. Not super close to the LORD. I don’t like to admit that. No one does. It makes us feel guilty or ashamed. Like we are a bad Christian if we’re not walking in ecstasy with Jesus. Or afraid of being judged. Some will automatically insist I’m harboring some […]
God is calling, will you answer? God wants to astonish the world with his grace. And when we study the book of Acts, we see that He does it by transforming ordinary people to do extraordinary things in Jesus’ name. Are you ready to be used by Him? This DVD accompanies The Unexplainable Church Bible Study and […]
The Unexplainable Church emphasizes the value and interconnectedness every person holds within God’s kingdom plans. Every Christian holds within them the story of God’s work in their lives. The greatest blessing in writing The Unexplainable Church has been hearing many of these God stories over the last several months! Other People Need to Hear Your Story! Let’s be […]
Anybody else speak words to themselves better left unsaid? How do we get rid of this self-destructive habit and speak truth to ourselves instead? This week on the VLOG Karen Jordan gets us going on the right path with her book Words That Change Everything. And I’m offering a FREE COPY to those of you who comment on the […]
Sometimes the holidays can be merry and bright. Other times, when our soul has been pierced, the holidays produce a gaping wound. This week in our VLOG we are going to look at a practical and timely book by Anita Brooks entitled Getting Through What You Can’t Get Over. Sometimes Holidays Are Hard When Mary and […]
This week in our VLOG series we are featuring Let There Be Joy by Carol McCleod! This heartwarming advent devotional is sure to soothe your soul as you pause and reflect on the wonder of Christmas! To enter to win, simply comment below, telling us one person who brings JOY to your life and how they do […]
Here are 10 super simple ways to teach your kids the real meaning of Christmas! There are so many fun things to see, do and prepare during the Christmas season, but sometimes I find the real meaning gets lost in all of the busy-ness. Let’s bring CHRIST back into Christmas, shall we?! 1. The Gift […]
For the next 4 weeks, I’ll be sharing a short VLOG taking a fresh look at the Christmas Story and offering a FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY! One Message Two Responses This week I’m featuring Righteous & Lost by Michelle Lazurek. She shares the story of how she moved out of a spiritual rut and going through […]
Handling Halloween as a Christian family is starting to get tricky at our house. With a middle school girl and boy at home, the Disney princess and super hero costumes have lost their allure. What’s left to choose from is either scary or frankly, a bit more seductive than I prefer. Ask Yourself Questions Yesterday, […]
October is pastor appreciation month- so here are 5 super simple ways to encourage them. 1. Acknowledge Their Presence I know it sounds weird, but so often after stepping out from behind the lectern or off of the stage, pastors feel invisible. People hesitate approaching them. A simple, “Good to see you!” or “Thanks for […]
