“He loves me, he loves me not.” I plucked the white daisy petals, deciding the outcome of my childhood crush. A hope in love. Years later during a Sunday church service, daisies on my dress stirred those memories as I waited for my pastor-husband Mike to call me to the platform. He had asked me to share the long journey of praying for my father to come to Christ. First we watched the Billy Graham video “Hope for America—a Message of the Cross.” Hope in Love As I waited for my cue, the Continue Reading
Praying for a Friend {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
“I really need a friend.” Have you ever thought you could really use a friend? Maybe you prayed for the Lord to send you a friend in a new city, job, group or church. Since our family spent over thirty-five years in full-time church ministry and lived in different towns and states, friendship became somewhat of a lifeline. So I usually prayed for at least one friend at each new place. Have you ever prayed that the Lord would send you a friend? Early in our marriage, we Continue Reading
The Secret to Glorifying God {Recharge Wednesday}
Looking at others around me, I find it easy to assume they’re God-glorifying because of what great people they are. Sometimes I want to ask, “what’s your secret?” I don’t feel like I’m good at glorifying God. I mean to praise the Lord, but I end up assessing what could be better instead. I wish I spoke to God's glory all the time, but often I say things that just don’t need to be said. The list goes on. And on. When it comes down to it, I want to share God’s glory. But I fail, a Continue Reading
The Sore Loser {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
My competitive side was getting the better of me. As far as we were into the game, it was clear I wasn’t going to win. I’d tried, strategizing my way through, but there was no doubt who would have the victory (not me.) The temptation? To pick up the whole stinking board game and shake it. Maybe toss it. Maybe stomp on it, as I’d seen little kids I babysat do. On that day, I was feeling like a sore loser. That’s what Satan probably feels like every day. Sometimes I need reminding of Continue Reading
Podcast: Thought-Provoking and Inspiring Talk with Hollywood Producer
I sat down with award-winning Hollywood producer Cindy Bond to discuss her experience filming "Redeeming Love" and the growing demand for clean, faith-based entertainment. Listen to my interview with her in this week's podcast. Click on the image to go to the podcast directory and choose your listening platform. First time listening to my podcast? Please share and subscribe! Continue Reading
When Sin Trails Behind Us {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
The sins of some are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them; the sins of others trail behind them. –1 Timothy 5:24 Paul made this small but vivid remark at the end of a letter to his younger friend, Timothy. The wisdom has stuck in my mind. Sin on the Flashing Sign There are some obvious sins. The kind with far-reaching, immediately obvious consequences. These are sins that run on ahead of us. They holler on up ahead to our kids “don’t copy Mom in this!” and warn off our friends Continue Reading
