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When relationship struggles and conflicts arise, it can be so troubling. Often, we don’t see problems coming, and then bam… discord. One person sees things one way, and you see them another. Who is right? It doesn’t really matter. What matters is that we can work together in peace and unity as God asks of…

As we close up another year, I love looking back and reflecting. Every year has its share of highs and lows, moments we celebrated with elation and crushing situations that rocked us to our core. For me, 2025 was no different. My mountain-top moments were buffered with tears and brokenness, but I’m learning that this…

Do you ever see someone who is really good at something and think, ‘Teach me your ways’ or ‘Teach me how to do what you do so well’? Those sentiments came out of my mouth as I played pickleball with my group of ladies. My friend, Marie, hit a deep slice angled with precision across…

I finished my 16 hours of fasting and prayer with a plate of gooey enchiladas I had made over the weekend. My head was saying have a salad, but my stomach was growling and hungry for more. There are days when a light meal is sufficient, and then there are times when we need heartier…

  Last week, we started our women’s Bible study at church. We took time for each lady to introduce herself and share a little about her life. Later that day, my friend noted to me how many of the women said they were in a waiting period. Either their career had suddenly detoured, or they…

I sat at my desk in the kitchen as my daughter filled out the application for a master’s program. We discussed this incredible opportunity to be part of a new venture from her alma mater. She wanted to have joyful expectations, but only a small number of students would be accepted, and she would have…

Has God called you to do something that you felt unqualified to do? I bet many of us have had that experience. When God led me to start Sunny Skies Ahead, I was terrified and convinced I had misheard Him. Questions swirled in my head: What will this look like? What will people think? And…

  As a child growing up in the 70s, I lived in Tustin, California. It was during an era known as the Jesus movement in an area that birthed the Jesus Revolution. Maybe many of you have seen the movie. It’s a remarkable story of spiritual awakening and salvation for thousands of hippies (and others)…

Have you ever longed for that pat on the back that so rarely comes? Perhaps you feel that most of what you do at home, in the workplace, or in ministry goes unnoticed. You might feel like you will never be the one to shine. I can relate. However, as I recently read through Ephesians,…

  “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 Lately, there have been some tragic circumstances in the lives of close friends that have forced me to grasp the brevity of life. It’s the kind of stuff that makes you ask, how and why? Situations that are…