Writing His Word across our hearts is the only way it’s going to be lived out in our lives.
Pregnant During a Pandemic? Not What I’d Planned
With breaking news every hour, we can choose to be defined by this world’s uncontrollable circumstances, or we can choose to be intentional about the things we can control. Here are a few things I’ve identified for our little family…
Increased Social Media Use? Talk to Your Teens about Internet Safety
With #Quarentine2020 we find ourselves spending a lot more time on social media just to be, well, social! But with the increased use of the internet, how can you be sure your teens are safe? (This blog post is specifically written for the parents in our audience, but there are a few truths for all … Continue reading Increased Social Media Use? Talk to Your Teens about Internet Safety
Where’s Your ID? Finding Your Identity in His Word
I recently asked a couple of high school girls at my church what they’d most want women of all ages to understand about what their generation faces; they paused to think, and then they started talking. The list came…and it kept coming. The key takeaway was that no matter what others were encouraging them to do, it always came with some level of pressure.
Women Didn’t Lead the Halftime Show
All the headlines say it was an empowering female-led halftime show, but there is more to the story. Yes. Women were the ones filling the stage. Yes. The Latina vocals were heard booming over the field. But women didn’t lead. We followed.
What Social Media Is Really Doing to Us
Social media was first intended to be a way in which communication with friends, business promotion, and the sharing of ideas could be easy, accessible, and helpful. While this may still be somewhat true, with the introduction of Instagram and other image-focused platforms, we can see a shifting of the purpose of social media. We are no longer mostly interested in connecting with others, but we are literally creating an image of ourselves to be consumed by others.
When God Is Silent, and You Don’t Know What to Do Next…
So next time life gives you lemons, don’t try to make lemonade in your own strength. And on the contrary, don’t sit by and expect the lemonade to make itself. Proverbs 16:9 says, “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.” Seek God’s direction and open your mind to His blessings.