The Wreckage of the Past
Sometimes the hardest part of moving forward is refusing to let the past define who we are today. When hurtful words try to pull us backward, we have a choice: receive the offense, or stand firmly in the truth of who God says we are.
My Son, My Husband, My Life
Thirty years ago, I thought my life was ending on a South Dakota interstate. Today, I can see that God was not only saving me from that moment—He was preserving a future filled with family, purpose, ministry, and more love than I could have imagined.
One Day at a Time
One day at a time sounded almost too simple when I first heard it 36 years ago. But over time, I learned that God really does give us what we need for today—not tomorrow, not next year, just today. When life feels full, uncertain, or overwhelming, we can keep moving forward one step and one day at a time.
Treading Water
Treading water of hopeless feelings and finding God is my strength and hope – nothing else – no man – nothing else.
Woman of Valor
A woman of valor as described in the Amplified translation is one who is spiritual, capable, intelligent, and virtuous. This woman is even more as we can pick up the many descriptions of the excellent woman from Proverbs 31:10-31.
Women Need Each Other
The beauty of women gathering—we remind each other we’re not alone. When women take the time to connect, it doesn’t just bless us—it blesses everyone around us. Our families grow stronger, our churches are healthier, and our communities thrive.
When's in Life
Discover how to deal with the WHENs in life.
Walking Forward Without Slipping Back
Blog about staying steady in your walk with God when situations set you back.
REST
Learning how to REST with an acronym that will help you remember the steps you need to take to find REST.
Prayers of a Mother
Learn how to have tough love and never stop praying.
P.A.U.S.E.
Pause is by definition a temporary stop or inaction.
Pass It On: Living with an Eternal Perspective
Have you ever thought about what you’re leaving behind?
Not just material things — but faith, wisdom, perseverance… the way you live your life.
Never Stop Praying
Learn why it is important to take your thoughts captive and PRAY.
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
My eyes would never look directly at me because the person I saw in the mirror was full of sin and unforgiveable.
Marriage Teeter Totter
This is how marriage can be - one person on the teeter totter hitting on the ground and the other nearly being knocked off and wanting to give up, yet both holding on as tight as we could and not being willing to give up to be thumped to the ground.
Living Aware of His Presence
Little ordinary things can make us aware of God's presence.
In the Morning
Rising early to start your day is a discipline that will get your results.
God Loves You Like You're the Only One
I needed God to fill me up and build our relationship, so I could feel more of His love.
When the Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda Starts Creeping In…
The shoulda, coulda, woulda must STOP! Regret, shame, and humiliation will soon be on the coat tails of this cliché if we don’t stop questioning ourselves. Because shame isn’t from God, and it has no authority.
Forgive or Not Forgive
Learn ways to walk in forgiveness to let go of anger and resentment to peace and contentment.