I do not paint but when I was young, I used to love to watch my older brother Scott set up a canvas, select his colors and brushes, and begin to …
Stressed Out?
This holiday adventure was unlike any other I had ever planned. This was the Christmas of 2020: a socially-distanced Christmas morning, alone in Las Vegas, Nevada. As a single gal …
What Can We Learn from the Jewish Laws?
Picture this: Your alarm clock pulls you out of a deep, comfortable, all-too-short sleep on a Sunday morning. You know nothing would feel better than an extra hour or two …
Under the Shelter of His Wings: Encouragement for Difficult Times
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty” (Psalm 91:1). “You’ve got cancer!” Wow, did I just get sucker-punched! …
How Can I Glorify God With My Money?
Money. Everyone needs it. It makes people do crazy things. It can be anything from an asset used in a healthy way to a vice that drives people to ruin. …
Growing a Heart of Thanksgiving
“Thank you” was an expected response my parents reinforced in our lives. Praying at the table to “give thanks” was, and remains, a common practice. This was also a habit …
Happy Second New Year!
3… 2… 1… Fireworks pop off and cheers fill the air as the clock strikes midnight. Families and friends gather during the coldest time of the year to celebrate the …
How Do I Know When I’ve Heard God’s Voice?
Read the Word. I remember those words from my dream when I awoke one morning over 10 years ago. A month or so prior to that dream, I had surrendered …
Nurturing God’s Love for Israel Within a Child’s Heart
Imitation—the highest form of flattery. I smiled as I looked at the old picture of my father and me sitting side by side at the picnic table. My pudgy, miniature …
