As a newlywed, I had no idea the power and strength that comes from praying specifically and strategically for my marriage.Sure, every once in awhile, I’d offer up a request or something I was grateful for. But committing to praying for my marriage was foreign to me. Instead I fumbled through the disappointments, expectations and…
But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” -Luke 10:29Oh, how often I want to justify my own lack of initiative. There have been so many times when I’ve seen someone in need and shrugged off the call to love them.To be honest, sometimes I genuinely don’t want…
When a friend is struggling, I desperately want to do all I can to help.I want to support them, to encourage them, and to remind them of our hope in Christ that I sometimes even lose myself.I’d bet that you would agree with me here.But how do we do this practically? How do we really help…
I’d bet you could relate to me when I say that I’ve been hurt-more than once.Sometimes the same person hurts over and over, and other times, it’s a hurt big enough to push you away for good.Friends. Family. Spouses. We can’t avoid the reality that we are all broken people and sometimes in that brokenness,…
The holidays can be a time of joy, celebration and excitement. But for some, the holidays drag out feelings grief, loneliness and the distress of broken relationships.We may try to bury these difficult feelings in traditions and decorations, but at the end of the day, they come just the same.One of the hardest things for…
The holidays are busy. We rush around decorating, shopping and spending time with family. The activities and family time can be great things, but oftentimes it takes away from quality time in your marriage. I know that when I get busy, the easiest thing to let slide is my intentional effort to make my husband…
Do you know the power of your words?Words have the ability to mend a broken heart, to strengthen another to stand strong and to guide someone to a better path.But they also have to power to break a heart, to tear down another and to push someone into despair.Words are powerful. And we must be…
Do you know the profound impact you had on my life?When I was sad, you offered your shoulder.When I was scared, you grabbed my hand.When I rejoiced, you celebrated with me.I don’t know where I would be today without your presence in my life.I will admit, I’ve struggled hard as I’ve grown. I’ve dealt with…
God calls us to carry each other’s burdens. But what does that actually look like? So often our church doors open to those who are suffering. We’ve all known a friend carrying a heavy burden and yet so often, we don’t know how to help even when we want to. Today I’m going to dive into…
Life is filled with painful and trying times. Not one of us is immune to suffering.I have learned to trust that God is working in the midst of trauma, tragedy and heartbreak. And yet when I stood before God, reading Romans 8:28, I thought, there has to be a mistake here. God works all things…
