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  Spending time with my neighbor friend, Susan, is always a good mood booster. She loves the Lord so much that she can’t help but talk about Him. No matter where our conversation starts, it always lands on Jesus. And because He is always in earshot, He listens when we talk about Him. And not…

Can you imagine what it would be like to be young Mary, claiming courage with God in a terrifying situation? The story of a virgin girl chosen by God to carry the Savior of the world is one of epic proportions and a drama of the ages. It was an impossible triumph only the Creator…

As a kid, I loved secret things. Playing hide-and-go-seek, finding secret hideouts, and especially playing the game Battleship. (I also loved my Barbies and changing their clothes over and over again, but that’s a story for a different day.) There was something about hiding all the little ships in my Battleship box that was exciting…

Do you find yourself in a situation today that requires an ever-deepening dependence on God? Perhaps you are embarking on something new with a mix of exhilaration and apprehension, thrilled for the adventure but terrified about what the journey entails. Or maybe your new season is challenging, such as caring for an aging loved one…

  What draws you into a heart of worship? For me, it’s time in His word and prayer, first and foremost. But worshipping Him through praise music also has a beautiful way of turning my gaze to Him and settling my soul to align with His. We can be distracted by so many things, but…

Does God feel far away from you today? I can assure you, friend, He is as close as the rapidly approaching Christmas morning. He’s closer even than that. His nearness is as your own breath and your racing thoughts this time of year. His presence is closer than the presents that still need to be…

Sometimes we need to realign our requests with God’s will, not ours. In the book of Acts, a crippled beggar was placed at the temple gate every day to beg. Rather than give this outcast the money he asked for, Peter took his hand and healed him in the name of Jesus. Instantly, the man…

When disappointment and heartbreak hit like a gut punch, we can remember that God is building our story. How do I muddle through devastating change and an unexpected turn of events? I can place my hope in the God who is with me. I can learn to trust God’s purposes when life doesn’t make sense.…

Last week, when we launched Moms in Prayer, the attribute of God we chose for our prayer sheet was Comforter. This week, I’ve experienced God’s comfort as we made the difficult decision to put our kitty down. I know many of you are not cat fans, and that’s okay—stay with me here. Our oversized, docile…

A family member sent me a box of old photos, and I stumbled on this one. It was 1972 and I’m certain this flower child was unaware of how chic those wide-legged pants were. I was probably on a day trip with my Aunt DeDe or my grandma back in the idyllic San Diego days.…