The disciples had been out fishing all night without a single catch. They knew how to fish—it just wasn’t working. They were discouraged and defeated. Jesus, standing on the shore after His resurrection, called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you caught any fish?” The disciples answered, “No.” Then Jesus called out, “Throw your nets on…
In the afterglow of Easter and the glorious celebration of the resurrection, I’ve been reading in the book of Acts. Oh, how I love the book of Acts! It’s amazing to see how the frightened disciples found in John 18–19 are transformed into the courageous world changers they become in the book of Acts. Only…
I pray you had a glorious Easter. We had a wonderful time as a family celebrating our Risen Lord and then enjoying Sunday dinner, complete with an Easter egg hunt. I treasure these amazing times with family—they are so precious to me. As I’ve been reflecting on this past Lenten season, celebrating the crucifixion and…
Exhausted and weary. That’s how I felt during a season in my life when I was traveling non-stop while also trying to keep up with projects. I was longing for some type of renewal and soul care. A spa day, perhaps? However, as I analyzed the condition of my soul, I realized that what I…
Lately, I’ve been fascinated by the biblical character Deborah. She is extraordinary because, at the time, women were not valued or deemed worthy of leadership—yet God had other plans for her. You can read her story in Judges 4–5. Her story takes place during a time in Israel when everyone did what was right in…
This past week, I found myself feeling a bit heavy-hearted. My mind was full of thoughts—some of them good, but some weighing me down. Ever feel that way? I thought to myself, I have to get back to my happy! As Christians, we often diminish the importance of happiness, wondering, Does God really want me…