Push Past Fear

My favorite mug is my white Metropolitan Museum of Art mug that my husband and I bought while on a trip to New York.  My mug is very dependable and considerate. She loves to be filled with coffee at around 1 or 2 pm and is not opposed to holding hot tea at any...

Take Your Thoughts Captive

Have you ever had a thought that sounds reasonable in your mind, but when you say it out loud, it sounds downright crazy and embarrassing?  I used to hear these nagging thoughts in my mind about someone in my life getting hurt or dying in strange...

The Importance of Memorizing Scripture

My older daughter is a mastermind at stretching out her nighttime routine.  We read stories, tell God a few things we are thankful for, and end in a prayer.  I usually say, “Okay, time for bed.  Goodnight, I love you.”   Then she adds, “But...

Clearing Away the Lies

Dear Friend, The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. (John 10:10 ESV) The devil wants to steal, kill, and destroy our relationship with God and others.  He wants to steal our joy, our assurance of...

Walking in Righteousness

Dear Friend, For as he thinks in his heart, so [is] he. (Proverbs 23:7a NKJV) Have you ever asked yourself, “Do I really live like I am righteous in Christ?”  What would that look like?  Have you spent day after day feeling bad, guilty, and condemned about anything...