The redundant thump of the road beneath the vehicle provided an unwelcomed rhythm. “I’m sorry about the bumpy road,” my friend...

Recently in a Bible study class we began a study on Genesis 1. The days of creation were filled with shock and awe as God the Father, the...

I was just a toddler the first time I played, “Follow the Leader”— a game where children mimicked and followed every direction of the...

The storm rolled in quickly. Although forecasted, no one imagined that it would collide with another larger storm to create hours of wind...

The world is loud. The hustle and bustle of everyday living—the kids, the schedules, the work, the marriage—coupled with the internal...

"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." Psalm 30:5 Weeping— That gut-wrenching cry The grief The heartfelt sobs...

An ugly divorce A cancer diagnosis A wayward child An adulterous spouse An unimaginable deception A broken friendship— You fill in the...

In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God concerning you. 1 Thess. 5:18 Many of us spend an abundance of time searching for...

I listened as the laughter rumbled through the building. It was almost 10pm. I was tired. It had been “a day.” But for weeks these...

The teacher, Ms. McCoy, gave clear directions. “Class it’s naptime. Put your nap-mat in your designated spot on the floor, lay down, turn...

It had been a while since I had a good cry. You know the kind where your tears flow faster than you can wipe them off your face. A...

God’s Word… Living Active Breathing Sharper than any sword Piercing to the soul and spirit and joints and marrow Discerning thoughts...

I wanted to cover my ears. More sad news, more unexpected tragedy, more defeat. I didn’t want to hear one more negative outcome. I was...

Today I am excited to introduce to you Melinda Patrick. Melinda is dishing up hope for those in the waiting. She's an encourager despite...

I watched as the brown cow nearly broke his neck stretching to the grass on the other side of the fence. The boundary put in place to...

Stretched out on my king-sized bed, I stared at the TV screen. I appeared to be mildly engaged in the Hallmark movie on the screen, but...

It was 10:15pm and Bruce and I were headed to bed like two senior citizens making sure they got their eight hours of rest, knowing good...

Every wished you could pour a cup of coffee or a big glass of Diet Coke and sit down with someone special and get to know them better....

Let’s talk about him. The one who carries, sustains and supports. Let’s talk about him. The one who heals, fortifies, strengthens. Let’s...

Yesterday in staff planning with our church staff, my husband shared a quote by Shane Pruitt. It’s been stewing in my brain ever since....