Scripture is filled with vivid word pictures that describe God’s care for us. These pictures bring comfort when we’re battling fear, discouragement, or shame. We have an enemy who is constantly looking for ways to attack, and when you feel like you’re in a battle, it helps to remind yourself of the word pictures the…
Every now and then, Steve and I pull out the Scrabble board. Yup! We’re an exciting couple. (Ha-ha!) We both love words, and it’s relaxing to enjoy a game of Scrabble on a quiet evening. Beyond being a fun game, your words matter. I’ve been reading through the Old Testament book of Job for the…
At a recent leadership retreat I hosted in my home for a group of women I coach, we had a discussion about flourishing. I asked them to consider this question: What does it look like for you to flourish? I’d like to ask you the same question. How would you answer? Are you thriving or…
With all that’s going on in the world, anxiety and depression are on the rise. We are often overwhelmed. The sheer amount of information and noise coming at us every day can overwhelm our minds. We also have an enemy who is seeking to kill, steal, and destroy. If he can get us wrapped up…
In a few weeks, I’ll be leading a retreat for a group of leaders that I coach. We’re going to be diving into John 15 and Jesus’s teaching on the vineyard. The passage is especially relevant to leaders but also includes life lessons for all. The prophet Isaiah wrote, “Sing about a fruitful vineyard: I,…
I get it. When life feels chaotic and stressful, I take a deep breath and pray, “Oh Lord, I need a little peace here.” Romans 8 is one of the most life-giving, encouraging passages in the New Testament. I’ve heard it said that if you’re only going to memorize one passage of Scripture, make it…