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Courage and Confidence over Fear and Doubt
Confidence can be a struggle. Photo by Anshul on Unsplash Confidence is something that I have struggled with throughout my life. I do...

Lisa Hudson
Aug 35 min read


How and why should we give?
I want to have a giving heart. My word for this year is “heart,” and this month my emphasis is a giving heart. Photo by Kelly Sikkema on...

Lisa Hudson
Apr 216 min read


How Can We Have a Joyful Heart?
God gave me some examples of how to find joy. Photo by Sam McNamara on Unsplash Finding joy isn’t always easy because we go through some...

Lisa Hudson
Feb 236 min read


My 2025 Word of the Year is Heart
I have given my heart to the Lord and I want my choices this year to reflect that. This is the reason I have chosen the word heart for 2025.

Lisa Hudson
Jan 265 min read


Pursuit with Promises from Scripture
Happy Easter! In church, Pastor spoke about the resurrection of Jesus and how the disciples didn’t understand it. They had the...

Lisa Hudson
Apr 1, 20243 min read


Pursue, Even When Not Perfect
It’s been a long week ahead of a busy weekend. I’m still recovering from illness, I lost a coworker, and I had the added stress of extra...

Lisa Hudson
Mar 16, 20243 min read


Respond to a Crisis Through Patience and Prayer
This week I am feeling better after falling ill and testing positive for COVID last week. The circumstances behind my diagnosis made me...

Lisa Hudson
Mar 1, 20243 min read


Pursue Power and Passion Over Fear
I remember one time in my life when I was afraid to dive off the diving board at the pool. I debated for a long time if I should. I would...

Lisa Hudson
Feb 16, 20243 min read


Pursue Passion despite Problems
This year I’m pursuing my purpose as a writer and a pastor’s wife. Sometimes, a writing career seems like a futile pursuit. Writers say...

Lisa Hudson
Feb 1, 20243 min read


Pursue What Makes for Peace
Part of my pursuit this year is to honor God and part of that involves building relationships. I memorized this verse: Therefore, let us...

Lisa Hudson
Jan 15, 20242 min read


Goals for 2024: I will do what I’ve learned.
Last year God showed me that His purpose for me was as a pastor’s wife and writer. This year I want to pursue those purposes with...

Lisa Hudson
Jan 1, 20242 min read


Pursuing My Purpose
My new word of the year is going to be “pursuit.” I’ll have a graphic for you in the next newsletter. I chose pursuit because I’m going...

Lisa Hudson
Dec 16, 20231 min read


Good, Acceptable, or Perfect Path
Going through life is like traveling on a path. It’s generally not a very straight path. Even the year (or month, or day) may wind in...

Lisa Hudson
Dec 2, 20233 min read


On a Path
Psalm 23 gives a beautiful example of how God helps us fulfill His purpose for us as we walk on life's path. The Lord is my shepherd; I...

Lisa Hudson
Nov 15, 20233 min read


God Created Us to Create
I love to create. As a writer, there’s nothing more enjoyable than bringing a new story to life. Many thoughts and ideas float around in...

Lisa Hudson
Nov 1, 20232 min read


Our Purpose Is to “Feed and Satisfy”
I’ve learned so much about “purpose” this year, especially for my purpose as a writer and as a Christian. One of the things I realized is...

Lisa Hudson
Oct 16, 20232 min read


God’s Purpose Is to Raise Us Up So His Name Can Be Proclaimed
If you're alive, there's a purpose for your life. ~Rick Warren As a writer, I’ve been told that influencers can help sell books. If you...

Lisa Hudson
Oct 1, 20232 min read


Striving for a Purpose Requires Labor
To this end I also labor, striving according to His working which works in me mightily. ~Colossians 1:29 (KJV) Paul reveals his purpose...

Lisa Hudson
Sep 15, 20232 min read


Using Our Gifts Is Part of Our Purpose
Word of the Year: Purpose 1 Peter 4:10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace:...

Lisa Hudson
May 16, 20232 min read


Purpose: Think on These Things
Philippians 4:8 ESV Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,...

Lisa Hudson
May 2, 20232 min read
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