Have you ever been so gobsmacked 😲 by someone you had to talk to God later in tears about how profound the impact was? Have you ever met the kind of individual who has walked a road you are certain you don’t have the strength to travel?

My Christian girl survival kit includes things that I think are crucial to have in an emergency situation...like end times or a natural disaster.

In today’s world, body image is a subject that is discussed often. We are bombarded with images of what society deems as the “ideal” body type, which can be damaging for many people. Many of us have struggled with accepting our uniqueness and the ups and downs our bodies naturally go through.

Mirror, mirror, on the wall. Why does it seem to shame us all? The invention of the mirror changed our identity and how we evaluated ourselves and the world. 

Imposter Syndrome is that feeling that you don’t belong, you’re a fraud, and you are not good enough to be where you are. Imposter syndrome can cause us to shrink back from our God-given purpose.

The fear of making mistakes can paralyze us from moving forward with God's divine plan for our life. When we allow this uncertainty to dictate our forward momentum we rob ourselves and others of the benefits that come from walking in our divine calling. I hope this story and the subsequent tips will help us gain victory over the fear of making mistakes.

Reading the news headlines for the past two years has been depressing. Doom. Gloom. Everyone’s in the Zoom Room. (humor intended) Not only have I struggled to find hope

I spent some time over this past summer with a friend and I casually mentioned something that I felt God had told me. His response was, “God

Have you ever found yourself in an awkward situation where telling the truth could hurt someone’s feelings? For example, when you are confronted with a direct question about whether or not you said something? How about when someone asks you if they are difficult to deal with, and you think they are? What about that uncomfortable situation where you must confirm or deny gossip about a leader. Do you want to become brave enough, to tell the truth at all times?

The idea of borrowing faith seemed unlikely for me before I had to actually draw on the reserves of others in order to move forward. My understanding was that faith is an individual thing. It was personal. I didn’t think that we could borrow faith or stand on the belief of others. However, I am a living testimony to the reality that this is part of growing in faith.

At the beginning of October, I was invited to attend the “She Leads America” launch in Washington, DC. Through a connection with my mentor I was included in one of the most powerful female-led prayer ministries.

Are you looking for a Christian or spiritual mentor? I found myself in this situation several years ago. My initial thought was to automatically assume the pastor’s wife or the pastor himself would be that for me. However, I realized quickly having the kind of intimate relationship I desired would not be very likely. I found a mentor by outlining a few things of importance. In this post, I will share the qualities as well as the questions you should consider as you select and approach a potential Christian mentor. 

You don’t have to accept whatever thoughts fall into your head...did you catch that? I’ll repeat another way. If a thought isn’t helpful you can reject and replace it. We are not at the mercy of whatever we think. We have the power to change our thoughts. That is the essence of renewing your mind. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 NIV

For those of you who know me, you know that I recently took a job as a full-time substitute teacher at my kid’s middle school. I am with teenagers five days a week.

Facing Fear with Faith: A Story “Truman!” My husband gasped. I turned around to see my young son sitting stunned. I realized he wasn’t conscious and we were likely headed to the ER.

My brother and sister-in-law have adopted this amazing encouraging phrase for their daughter who is two. When she gets hurt by falling over or running into something, they immediately tell her to say, “I’m tough.” After she says it through her tears they tell her to say “I’m super tough.” Humor is an effective tool to diffuse tense situations and build connections to our children. How can we incorporate humor to parent well?

If you are a Mom you have experienced a sleepless night. Guaranteed. Whether sleeplessness was from waking to care for a sick child, or worried for a teenager who missed curfew you’ve been there and done that. What did you do to overcome the anxiety and knock-on physical depletion from an unwanted all-nighter? I used to drink copious amounts of coffee. Then I tried a regimented night-time routine for everyone in the house. (That lasted for about a week) Lastly, I got some really powerful advice from a friend and a pastor. My cure for sleeplessness was going to battle in prayer.