Confession: Sometimes when I get really upset and can’t understand why terrible things are happening to me, I rant at God. I figure that if He knows everything, He already knows my thoughts, so I may as well say them out loud. I’m not saying I think it’s the right thing to do, I’m just … Continue reading...
I first met Jesus because I love chocolate. Yup. I was playing contentedly on a friend’s jungle gym one day when a couple of neighborhood kids suddenly accosted me, saying, “Kelli! You gotta come to this lady’s house ’cause she’ll give you an M & M! And then she’ll give us an M & M …...
Even if you’re not really a “churchy” person, you’ve probably heard the parable of the prodigal son in the Bible. You know, the story of the kid who demands his inheritance long before his dad is even close to being dead, leaves town, spends everything he has on partying and women, then has to settle …...
I teach first graders, and I love, love LOVE what I do! Besides being a very rewarding job, I have multiple opportunities every day to get closer to God as I navigate the complexities of being Christ-like in all situations, helping every individual student grow, and all the while feeling like I’m playing a rousing …...
As a child of the 60’s, I grew up sans modern technology and everything that comes with it. I remember pretending to talk to my friends on imaginary interstellar walkie-talkie-ish devices like the ones we saw on Star Trek, the closest things to cell phones we’d seen. When I got older and attended the UW … Continue...
We have a chocolate lab, and his name is Truman. Every day he reminds me of God’s relentless love for me. He has no idea he’s doing it, but I’m convinced God sent him to me, just in case I happen to be having a hard time remembering how obsessed my heavenly Father is with … Continue reading Advent Day 4:...
My husband and I ran an inner city ministry in Portland for at risk kids several years ago, and we love telling our stories of lives that were changed by the love of God during those years. People came to us with all kinds of reasons for needing help: mentoring, money, food, homework, bills, advice–but … Continue reading...
Having a hard time believing God REALLY loves you? Then imagine a little boy and his ant farm. This boy had a particular fondness for his ants, and he spent every spare moment he could admiring them as they tirelessly performed the same mundane tasks day in and day out: moving dirt around, digging new … Continue reading Advent...
Last summer I heard a great preacher tell a fascinating story about a girl he once met on a plane. Fresh from partying on Bourbon Street, she plunked herself down–along with her drink–right next to him, turned to him, and asked, “So, what do you do for a living?” Her bourbon breath swirling in his …...
Christmas time is here, and with it, the celebration of Advent. Not all denominations observe Advent, but those who do know that it’s such a meaningful practice. Even if your church doesn’t go by the traditional four weeks of Advent, I bet it still does special things leading up to Christmas. So, what is Advent, …...
I think Jesus would agree with the great prophets, the Beatles, when they coined the phrase, “All you need is love.” After all, Jesus said so Himself when someone asked Him, “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” (Matt. 22:36, ESV) He told the questioner: “You shall love the Lord your God...
I get it. Mornings are rough. When I finally pry myself out of bed, I usually beeline for the coffee maker and then run through my ever-growing to-do list. So often I get in the mindset that I’m too busy to spend quality time with God in the morning. I push it off until lunch, … Continue reading Change The Course Of Your...
There are lots of good women in the world, but a God-fearing woman is hard to find. She has the strength of the Lord behind her words, His purpose in her heart, and His love flowing through every thought, word, and deed. Truly, to be a woman of God is a life-long journey. Perhaps you’re … Continue reading The Undeniable...
As Christians, it’s easy to fall into the trap of pasting on a smile and feigning joy and fulfillment, no matter what we’re going through. We don’t want non-believers to think we’re unhappy, thus somehow ruining our testimony, and it’s hard to be vulnerable with other Christians for fear they’ll...
If you struggle to get to sleep at night, you’re certainly not alone. According to sleephealth.org, “More than 50 million Americans already suffer from over 80 different sleep disorders and another 20 to 30 million suffer intermittent sleep problems each year.” That’s a whole heck of a lot of people struggling...
What makes up your identity? Physical traits? Perhaps it’s a title like mother, wife, or sister. Maybe your identity is wrapped up in your job and always pushing for the next promotion. Scripture tells us that the moment we accept Christ’s sacrifice and invite Him to be Lord of our lives, our identity lies with …...
Do you feel like the Lord isn’t speaking to you? Maybe you don’t even know what it means to hear from the Lord, to be in His word every day, gleaning new truths. Perhaps at one point you were on fire for God, feeling like He was moving in your life in big and powerful … Continue reading When God Is Silent →
What are you afraid of? A few things probably come to mind. Spiders, heights, cleaning behind the fridge. But we’re talking about those deep seated fears. The ones you don’t even want to speak out loud. The kind of fear that sinks down into your heart and makes you doubt God’s goodness. Maybe it even … Continue...
What’s the first thought in your mind when the alarm clock goes off? How about while you’re running errands, responding to work emails, or corraling the kids? What’s the last thought in your mind when your head hits the pillow? For many of us, the busyness and stress of life have overwhelmed our thoughts from … Continue reading...
John 8:44 tells us that the devil is “a liar and the father of lies.” Some lies are obvious the longer we spend time in God’s word, while others remain elusive and continue to do a lot of damage in our relationship with God. One such lie that is often confusing and doesn’t get talked … Continue reading...
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