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Never Been This Way Before
On the journey of motherhood that often feels like navigating new and uncertain paths, I’ve found encouragement in the Old Testament account of the Israelites crossing the Jordan River. Whether you’re a mom or not, we’ve all been asked to follow God into unknown futures. I hope this article is
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A Prophetic Parable
Recently I shared with you about my new fictional book Passage to the House of Power that will be published this fall. It is the first
Weeding Out Bitterness
A British agronomist helped me win a long-standing argument with my husband. Learn more in this Crosswalk article about tending the garden of our hearts. All
Frolicking in Freedom
After a sermon entitled “Where is God” from Malachi 4, we received an email from a friend at church about how her father came to
New Book Coming Soon!
Seven years ago, I sensed the Lord telling me to embark on a journey to write a fictional story. I resisted the idea because the
Rise Again
It’s been fun to watch the Olympics this summer. Somehow I can become enthralled with niche sports like the long jump, hammer throw and fencing.
Biblical Images of Shelter on Our Spiritual Journeys
One of the reasons I love to travel is that I experience God and creation in new ways when I am out of my daily
Navigating the Storms of Life
I remember hearing the news that a small plane piloted by John F. Kennedy Jr. was missing. The loss of all the passengers on board
The Way of Faith
The shocking outcome of the 2017 World Cup qualifying soccer match between the U.S. and Trinidad and Tobago inspired today’s devotional. The Soca Warriors beat
A Remarkable Life
Today’s devotional reflects on the remarkable life of Catherine Hamlin, an Australian surgeon who lived most of her life in Ethiopia treating women who suffered
Pursued by Love
In my attempt to grow in appreciation of poetry, I have been reading both classic and contemporary poems. As part of this endeavor, I read
Important Biblical Themes Found in Both Old and New Worship Songs
I loved Jim’s sermon about worship in heaven. It got me thinking about some older and newer songs that focus on important biblical themes that we
Anchored in Truth
Living in an old house means it has a lot of character and needs a lot of love. A conversation with a builder, along with
He is Not Here
On the days leading up to Easter, I often think about to visits to the Garden Tomb, a lovely garden outside the city gates in
Simon of Cyrene
Today’s entry in “The Greatest Love” Easter devotional was inspired after viewing the beautiful artwork “Simon of Cyrene” by contemporary artist Egbert Modderman. In addition
It’s Jesus!
If you need a little something to put a smile on your face today, spend just a few minutes watching Heavenly Joy. Today’s devotional was inspired
Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled During Holy Week
In this Lenten season, I was moved by the idea that Jesus went willingly to the cross knowing the suffering he would endure. This Crosswalk
Never Alone
In January 2018, I read an article about the staggering increase in loneliness. I was really struck by the concerning concern among health professionals about
How to Prepare Your Heart Through Lent with the Psalms of Ascent
The treasure trove of 15 psalms known as the Psalms of Ascent are found near the end of the book of Psalms. As a collection,