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Praying Moms Do Matter
There are moments in motherhood when you quietly wonder if all the prayers you whisper over your children truly make a difference. You’ve seen God answer prayers—sometimes in big ways, sometimes in quiet ones—but does it matter to them that you pray? Recently, I asked all four of my children what it meant to them…
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The Two Most Important Decisions Your Child Will Make, Part 2
The Two Most Important Decisions Your Child Will Make — Part Two 2 Corinthians 6:14 — “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?” This topic can feel tender, even among believers. For years, I was adamant that my…
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The Two Most Important Decisions Your Child Will Make
A dear pastor once said something I will never forget: The two most important decisions your children will ever make are (1) what they will do with Jesus Christ, and (2) who they will marry. Today, let’s focus on the first—and most foundational—decision: their relationship with Jesus Christ. Scripture is clear that Jesus is the…
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Unhurried Doesn’t Mean Overfilled
On vacation, I sat at the table with my journal, Bible, a book, and a devotional—ready to feast on spiritual nourishment. I moved methodically from one to the next, savoring Psalms, soaking in the devotional’s wisdom, and diving into the book’s insights. It felt like a rich, three-course meal. Why not indulge? I had the…
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Testing God: The Warning, the Invitation, and the Difference
Most of Scripture speaks with a steady, unmistakable voice: Do not test God. From the wilderness wanderings to Jesus’ own temptation, the message is consistent. Israel tested God at Massah when they demanded water with hearts full of doubt rather than trust. Jesus echoed the ancient command in Deuteronomy 6:16 when He told the enemy,…