Back to Square One
I looked on as my four-year-old daughter played quietly with her legos. She was carefully and methodically constructing her masterpiece. Then suddenly, her two-year-old sister grabbed her prized creation and threw it to the ground. What took time and diligence to...
Bouncing Back after Job Loss
Losing a job can feel like one of the biggest blows in life. It’s a blow to your identity….to your security...to your dignity. But right now, in this strange and uncertain roller coaster ride of the pandemic, getting ‘let go’ or fired from a job is a blow that many...
Dating Advice from the Old Testament?
Have you ever wondered why God didn’t give us more specific instructions for how to date and find a mate? It can often be a confusing process riddled with questions: Should I date or should I wait? When will I know the person is ‘the one’? Is dating wrong if it...
Dealing with Disappointment
My women’s Bible study group once read a book called He Speaks in the Silence, about a woman's journey of going deaf at the age of 26. She shares about her utter disappointment in God’s lack of protection over her and struggles to trust in His good plan for her life....
Finding {and Keeping} a Mentor
Having a mentor is a popular concept these days. Research shows that young adults are very keen to learn from and interact with those from previous generations. In fact, one statistic revealed that 68% of young adult Christians identified the opportunity to receive...
Is Living a Life of Faith Really Worth It?
It has been over 10 years since I attempted to run my first marathon. It all went smoothly until I was about 5 miles from the finish line and something happened: I hit the notorious “wall.” Suddenly, my legs felt as heavy as bricks and it literally took every ounce of...