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...

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...

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.

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

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...

This week I am feeling better after falling ill and testing positive for COVID last week. The circumstances behind my diagnosis made me...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Philippians 4:8 ESV Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,...

Proverbs 20:5 ESV The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out. With the continual spring...