Have you ever been in a position where you not only love what you do, but you love who you do it with or do it for? Maybe it was a teacher who not only challenged you to learn, but was also a great deal of fun. Or maybe it was a boss who empowered
Sometimes I wonder if the details of my life matter to God. I mean with billions of people in the universe, why would the details of my life matter before God? But when I read through the book of Leviticus in the Bible, I realized how much God is in the details. You see the
My father was the pastor of my church when I was growing up, and I was the eldest child. Given this position, I would constantly be reminded to set an example for the other women in our church in my attire and attitude. It was a tall order. Most first-born children understand this pressure. People
As I exited the highway, I noticed a sign in an empty grass lot across from my subdivision . It read, “Upscale Grocery Store, Coming Soon.” My heart literally skipped a beat. I know what you’re thinking…Wow, this girl gets oddly excited about the construction of a new grocery store. Maybe I should explain. I
When my son first became involved in sports, he did so through a league for children with special needs. One of the unique aspects of this sports league is how they assigned buddies, who were teenagers, to the athletes in need of assistance when playing. A buddy could be seen helping an athlete swing a
Samson was Israel’s judge for 20 years. He began his life as a man set apart by God, born with the purpose of rescuing Israel from the Philistines (Judges 13:5). That’s a heavy plan for a young man with a temper and an affinity towards bad chicks. Samson’s life was definitely colored by struggle and
Did you ever have conversations like these when you were growing up: “I’ll give you a piece of gum if you give me your toy.” “I’ll give you $5 if you wash the dishes for me.” As an adult, those comments sound silly and even comical. Yet, we tend to do the same even as
Last week, I had one of those days. I was easily irritated and touchy, and my husband could sense it in the way I was interacting with the family. I knew he noticed my mood, although he chose not to say anything in that moment. Looking back, I felt ashamed at my behavior, and even
It all happened so fast. I blinked and somehow I went from carrying a very heavy car seat to staring at a stack of college introductory letters. My husband said it best, “When I saw those letters on the table, it just hit me. One day they’ll be gone.” Moses was just a baby when
My nephews have always been pretty easy to please. Give them a basketball and a hoop and they are good to go. Years ago, before they were even teenagers, I took them to the court at our neighborhood amenity center. I watched. They played. We hadn’t been there too long when a group of
Going to Battle for our Children
The house was quiet and everyone was tucked in bed. I flipped off the last light switch and was heading to sleep myself when I felt the sudden unction to pray for my children. I’ve
