• There are seasons of my life when I struggle with anxiety. Fear just comes over me because I am overwhelmed by my situation. Not only do I begin to wonder if God hears my prayers, but I also question if He understands that my prayer needs an answer … like yesterday! As I reflect on […]

  • In anticipation of 2020, there was a battle cry at many new year’s celebrations: VISION. Not only was it a new year, it was a new decade! Everyone had a good feeling about it. For me, the year started out great. Some new opportunities were opening up. My nephews’ basketball team won the state championship […]

  • It’s easy to think we know best … especially when it comes to someone else.  Your kids…your husband…your best friend…your sibling – who knows them better than you? You love them. You see their strengths and recognize what they are good at.  You want the best for them. You “encourage” them to pursue it. So, […]

  • If you know the story of Saul in the Old Testament, it’s hard to read about the beginning of his reign without thinking about how it ends. He didn’t go looking to become king.  God sent Samuel, the prophet, to look for him.  When Samuel even starts the conversation with him, Saul is at a […]