Today I’m travelling to Independence, Ohio! Independently! Alone! Ugh! I almost always travel with my dear friend and ministry assistant Kim or some other sweet helper to these speaking engagements. Me and Kim visiting with Ruth Cowles, Women’s Ministry Director at Olathe Bible Church in Olathe, Kansas, last spring. In the past I’ve also been accompanied by my husband James,… Read More
Shortly after my first child was born I encountered a few crises in my life. Those little challenges drove me to a book I found in my mom’s bedroom called Lord, I Want to Know You. It was a short Bible study written by Kay Arthur. Hungry for something to establish my shaken life upon, I hungrily devoured that Bible… Read More
In recent months my quiet time with God has become more of a lifeline than ever. But I’m glad to report that as that sweet, simple and fairly short time alone with Jesus has become more necessary and critical to my survival, it has also become a greater source of joy. I absolutely love spending time in solitude with my… Read More
Today I’m speaking to the MOPS group at Fellowship Bible Church in Dallas, Texas. I hope you’ll pray for me as I share the Satisfied…at Last! message with these sweet young mamas. I title my MOPS SAL message, “Mama, Are You Hungry?” I always begin with a fun game in which we discover just how much time we mamas spend… Read More
Whether you’re a people person or not, God has called you to live in community. God doesn’t intend for us to be Lone Ranger Christians. He makes it very clear in His Word that we grow best when we plug into a healthy body of believers, a local church. The 2nd key for consistent, consequential spiritual growth is growing in… Read More
For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 So you want to grow spiritually. Me, too. And that’s the first step right there: to desire to grow in your faith and obedience to the Lord, to desire to be more like Him…. Read More