Five Reasons We Need Christmas
An old familiar song says that “we need a little Christmas,” but the way I see it, we need a whole lot of Christmas this …
Every Little Detail
I comprehend you in all your complexity; no detail of your life is hidden from me. I view you through eyes of grace, so don’t …
God Seems Most Present As We Are Climbing Life’s Mountains Alone
The following article first appeared on The Dallas Morning News on November 14, 2021. Every winter while living in Australia, my husband and I …
The Heirloom Seed of Discipleship
“Through the intimacy of our relationship, you are being transformed from the inside out.”– Jesus Calling, January 25 Are you a fan of …
Finding Joy Again After Loss
Once again, my heart was shattered into a million pieces. I barely noticed the gorgeous weather as I sat alone on our front porch steps, …
God’s Light Shines Through the Darkest Storms
2020 and 2021 have been challenging years for the world. We’ve all had to endure loss after loss. I have, too. As a country music …
To Hold Your Head High, Bow It in Prayer
Standing in the confined space between hefty metal doors, we waited to be buzzed through to enter the cinder-block prison gymnasium. Soon the room would …