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Those in authority shouldn't only talk the talk; they have the high responsibility and honor of walking the walk.

While I love where we live, our home is out in the country, and often, If I only have an hour or two between meetings, appointments, or obligations, it’s not worth going home. However, finding ways to fill the time gaps can become quite expensive.

Each family has its own way of handling Christmas gifts, and I encourage you to stick with that method if it works for your family. But if you are looking for ideas that may not be on your kid’s lists this year, keep reading! Here are four gift...

I recently finished a Bible study on the ten commandments; the author encouraged us to obey God's Word joyfully. As we moved through the various laws, each one convicting and challenging, I realized I often obey out of obligation instead of...

We, too, can experience the season's excitement like Mary those many years ago. As believers, we thank the Lord for sending his Son and eagerly wait for the second coming of Jesus. As we enter the Advent season, may we keep Christ at the center of...

Have you ever been asked to lead a small group, teach Sunday School, or share a devotion but declined because you didn’t know what to share? If you haven’t already, write your testimony, incorporating some of your favorite scriptures and verses...

Does anyone else struggle to maintain their quiet time during the Holiday season? Keeping a consistent quiet time year-round is a challenge. Add in the hustle and bustle of the holidays, and I find it nearly impossible to read my Bible daily.

If you find that your children, or perhaps even yourself, struggle with gratitude, take inventory and create a plan to foster thankfulness. We have much to be thankful for; sometimes, we just need some help remembering.

So might I encourage you to abandon the “should-do” thinking and adopt a mindset of, “Is this what God is calling me to do?”

This Christmas season, let us not only practice radical generosity but may our attitudes be cheerful and our hearts grateful as we walk in obedience to our Lord.

The Christian life is not meant to be lived alone; we are made for community and connection. A real-life, in-person meeting, not just a digital encounter, which we all know, never really fills the craving of wanting to be known and loved. 

Recently I had the rare treat of grabbing dinner with some of my closest girlfriends. We began discussing our upcoming holiday plans. Within minutes the topic of in-laws, family tension, and general dread over getting together with relatives in...

Daily sacrifice and surrender don’t come easily, even to the most seasoned believers. Looking at Romans 12:1-2, we see that offering ourselves as living sacrifices pleases God.

Take time today and ask yourself, is God calling me into a deeper discipleship commitment? Perhaps you must first ask, have I had a personal encounter with Christ? If the answer is yes, are you prioritizing a relationship with the living God? And,...

Sometimes when we are involved in organized service opportunities, we forget that we don’t need a program, event, or group; there are numerous opportunities around us each day to be a “secret sister.”

There are many ways to let people know you care for them. So next time you don’t know what to say, consider trying one of the ideas to let friends, family, and other people in life know we care.

Nothing is by chance; where you live, your job, the people you interact with, God ordains your family all—Each day provides an opportunity to share our eternal hope. 

There are so many things we can give our time to, many of them good, so how do we live our lives wisely, making the most use of our time while surrendering to God's will?

As parents, we desire to protect our children as long as possible, but we won't be there for every conversation, the countless decisions they must make, or the difficult situations they will face. So, instead, we need to teach our children how to...

After reading Paul’s words in Ephesians, I changed my prayers for the lost souls from “please save _______” to asking the Lord to open their eyes and hearts to receive the Gospel.