Several years ago I traveled with my family to see one of the most powerful flowing water sources in the world–Niagara Falls. As we approached the falls, you could hear the roar of the water crashing into the river below. The…
Pursuing the Pearls of the Kingdom
What do you own that has the most material value? You might say your house, property you own, or your vehicle. Isn’t it interesting that material possessions with the highest monetary value often fluctuate and depreciate over time? The moment we drive…
4 Truths About your True Royalty in Christ
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9 Do you remember the…
How to Claim your Year of Freedom
Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:17 Several years back a group of teachers at the school I worked at traveled to New York City for professional development. We visited several Christian schools, sat…
Three Steps to an Abundant L.I.F.E
…I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10 Over the years I have learned several life lessons from the children’s books I read to my kids. One lesson comes from one of the delightful adventures…
Why Happiness Isn’t Enough
I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. John 15:11 If I were to ask you, “What makes you happy?”–what would you say? For me, it’s the little things….
Ten Hidden Treasures of the Heart
By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures. Proverbs 24:3-4 When you looked into the mirror this morning, what did you see? A plain face?…
What do you Crave?
Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. 1 Peter 2:2-3 This post is part of my friend Kate’s Five Minute…
How to Wear Clothing of Compassion
Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him! Isaiah 30:18 Last summer I remember checking on my sleeping…
Three Ways to Enjoy God Fully
Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Psalm 37:3 Have you ever felt God leading you in a direction, but were fearful of the outcome? Job changes, moving, new relationships, opportunities in…
Five Reasons to Celebrate your Uniqueness
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful… Psalm 139:13-14 Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought to yourself, “Ugh–you again!” Have…