Taking a Bold Step
I had an acquaintance in college that I would converse with in the campus dining room. Our schedules happened to converge during mealtimes, and we would talk when we met with each other. He was an intelligent student, and we had stimulating conversations during our time there. During one particular lunch, I remember sitting down with another friend along with this student and having a passionate discussion about religion. He didn’t believe that Jesus was the Savior like I did, but he gave compelling evidence for why he believed what he did. I stood my ground because I knew what
In the midst of Darkness..
I plugged in my straight iron and sat down on the little stool in my bathroom. The week had been a long one. What started out as a fever and a cough quickly escalated. Within a week span, my husband went from a no big deal urgent care visit to three appointments with three different specialists. Nothing was making sense. But as I was getting ready for his next appointment, I couldn’t deny God’s presence, in my bathroom (of all places), in the middle of crazy uncertainty. In Genesis 15, God gave Abraham many promises. Children, land, more children, more
Faith
What does faith look like to you? Abraham is known as the father of our faith and with good reason. It’s hard to understand why but God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac...and Abraham was willing to obey. He got up the next morning, gathered his son, servants and supplies, and proceeded on the journey to offer the ultimate sacrifice. I wonder if the servants knew what was going on at this point. They traveled for 3 days along with Abraham and Isaac. Did he tell them? We quickly realize that Isaac didn’t know because he asks Abraham about
When the Going Gets Tough
Do you remember how you felt when you landed your first job? Maybe you were like me, idealistic and ready to take on the world. I knew I was doing what God called me to and I could hardly contain my excitement. Business cards were printed with my name on it AND I had my own office … with a window … eek! It just couldn’t get any better. Imagine my bubble being burst shortly after realizing that everything wasn’t how it seemed. There was a lack of integrity in the environment and such was acceptable. The Holy Spirit was
When in Doubt
Do you ever doubt that God is who He says He is and that His word is true? I do. And often. I also believe this is the number one strategy of the enemy. He whispers in our ear trying his best to get us to doubt our creator. He even tried this on Jesus In the gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, we find the story of Jesus being led into the wilderness by the devil. He tried to use God’s very own word against Jesus. But Jesus was prepared and was able to defeat him. The
The Egg Shell Perspective
I have been re-arranging my kitchen. Here's the background: I have lived in this home for almost 11 years. On the day that we moved in, my wonderful cousin unpacked my kitchen and set it up for me. It was amazing. She has an incredible knack for organization and workflow. It was perfect. It was a huge blessing to have that all set up for me as I ran around trying to place everything else. The kitchen is the central hub of my home; you do not get to pass Go or collect $200 without going through the kitchen. I had
My Mistake
Every time I even think that I may finally understand what parenting entails, a challenge arises that leaves me unraveled. Wise friends advised that we read “Raising Giant Killers” by Bill Johnson. I picked it up hoping to find strategies on how to deal with my children. I am three chapters deep and you know what I am finding is happening? The Holy Spirit is revealing things on how to deal with ME. I’m a bit surprised, to be frank. After all, I think I’m a pretty okay parent. Not the trophy kind, but the decent kind ;) What stood
Every Single Detail
I remember walking into a small bridal boutique to look for a wedding dress. It was a two-room quaint structure that had all the appearances of a little home. This location had been recommended by a friend, and it happened to be the right place for me. The dress I had imagined with its lace bodice and A-line skirt was among the gorgeous gowns, and once I tried it on in front of the three-way mirror, I knew it was the one. The seamstress measured me to get the size to perfection. She was a small, kind lady that pulled
Just me & my soup…or so I thought
It was almost closing time and a cup of hot soup was calling my name. After returning from the soup aisle, I sent my technician home for the night. Business was winding down and I was looking forward to a slow uneventful last hour. Just me and my soup. But the silence was short lived. Within less than two minutes, a young man approached my pharmacy counter. Interestingly enough, I had noticed this man on my way to the soup aisle. He was wearing a hoodie and a jacket (nothing against hoodies or jackets, it was just an observation). He
Saying Goodbye to 2018 & Welcoming 2019
This is it. The last day of 2018. I know some of us are in disbelief by how quickly the year flew by. Some are glad it's over. And some are in awe of all they experienced this year. As we all get ready to welcome 2019, I want to share what my family and I do every New Year's Eve. Before joining any extended family or friends for fellowship and celebration, the five of us sit down together. We each take turns sharing our reflections of the year, both the highs and the lows. For example, this year I
