Our Daily Bread 5/31/2023 - So, there I was, sitting in the dark downstairs bathroom, head in my hands, quietly sobbing. As tears rolled down my face, I could hear my babies in the living room. I knew my escape would have to be quick, a few seconds at most. Soon they would need me again and I had to show up put together, present, and happy. “Lord, I can’t do this”... Read more
Standing on Truth 5/24/2023 - Recently, a friend and I were engaged in a deep conversation regarding several hot topic social issues that seem to be everywhere we look. We found relief and comfort that we could express ourselves freely, knowing the other was coming from a place of biblical truth. These topics can be tricky to discuss, so I was encouraged that we could speak so openly. At least, I thought I could speak openly. While we were touching on a particular topic, my friend suddenly closed down the conversation by saying, “It’s not my place to judge…”. Read more
The Sound of A Gentle Whisper 5/17/2023 - Whose voice are we listening to? There are many opinions speaking at the same time. It’s confusing, frustrating, and overwhelming. Often we give into those loud voices and become followers of a person’s opinion in order to find our way... Read more
Check Your Sources 5/10/2023 - With so much noise in our world everyone has an opinion on the next, best, quick fix for any issue in life. We can be easily persuaded of one's authority based on nothing more than our perception of their confidence and how many followers they have on social media platforms. We abandon the spiritual gift of discernment and instead look towards the New York Times Best Sellers List for our next paperback mentor... Read more
Wandering 5/3/2023 - There is never a time when slavery is better than the wandering. And there is never a time when the wandering is better than the Promised Land. Let me explain... Read more