Have you ever prayed for God to give you clear direction on something in life? I have. Then I wait for His answer. I think the waiting period can be the most difficult part because while we know there is a next step, we don’t know what it is, when it will be, or how …
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What is My Life’s Purpose?
This week I’ve been pondering purpose. I have a deeply rooted belief that each one of us has a specific God-given purpose. Now, this doesn’t mean we each pursue or live out our God-given purpose, but I’m convinced we have one. Sometimes a message needs to be delivered over and over because we either don’t …
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32 Ways to Say “I Do”
For 32 years I’ve been saying “I Do.” That’s over 11,600 days of “I Do.” From September 6, 1986 to September 6, 2018, I’ve carried out my wedding vows for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health. Over these years, I’ve learned a few things about marriage. I can think …
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LORD: Yes and Amen!
Psalm 37 is my favorite chapter in the Bible because God has breathed hope into my life through the words of this chapter. He’s instructed and nurtured me. He often brings me back to this chapter at crucial moments. He reminds me who He is, what He does, and what He wants me to do. …
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Morning Musing: Are You a Stumbling Block to Others?
If we are a disciple of Jesus, that means follow Him. This also means we need to behave the way Jesus does. Someone recently said that the Bible is instruction for how to live in this world, not the next world. I think one reason Jesus came to our world in human form was to …
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Morning Musing: Have You Ever Felt Like Giving Up?
Have you ever felt like giving up? I have. There have been times in my life, I’ve felt like giving up on so many things such as exercising, losing weight, jobs, and even my marriage. And that’s just four things I’ve personally struggled with over the decades. I’ve come to realize when we get to …
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Morning Musing: I’m a Lifer!
I had another dance party in my writing room this morning. You want to know why? I’m a lifer! Yes, I’m a lifer for Jesus. There’s nothing that will ever change my mind or my heart. And I’ve gone through some difficult trials in my life that have tested my faith, my core beliefs. Lots …
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Morning Musing: What Does It Take to Live an Abundant Life?
We can live fascinating and abundant lives. But how? Every morning we have a choice. We can choose how we’re going to live that day. It starts with our first action and thought, and continues with every action and thought that follows throughout the day. What are you choosing to think about each morning as …
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Morning Musing: What Does Math and Economics Have to Do with My Faith?
Apparently I struggle learning some things, so God has to keep reviewing certain lessons. I’m thankful He’s a patient teacher. Today, once again, I sat in His classroom and He reviewed both multiplication and economics. Now if you know me at all, you know these two subjects would rank right up there in my life …
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Morning Musing: Why We Need to Absorb Jesus
My heart is happy this morning. There’s a part of me that wishes I could be in the ocean like the girl in the image. I’d love to run and kick the water high in celebration of who Jesus is. There is nothing my heart desires more than to worship Him. There’s nothing more important …
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