The Color of Love
A few years ago, at eight o’clock on a Saturday morning, I marched through my local grocery store’s automatic doors. […]
Theft Prevention: Keeping Joy Despite Circumstances
Only a few days into 2025, an avalanche of complications threatened to steal my joy. My New Year’s resolution for
Finding Joy in Sacrifice
Sometimes for my devotions, I choose one chapter in the Bible to read every day for a month or longer.
A “Word” for the Year: Finding Joy in 2025
I’m not in the habit of picking a word for the year or even a Bible verse for the year.
Starting the Morning Right: 3 Healthy Habits for a New Year
In December, my roommate made me stop and evaluate my health. Last fall was a busy season for me. I
Embracing January’s Blues: 5 Tips for Winter Decorating
Christmas decorations are so short-lived. Before we can blink, January comes with his frosted breath and early nightfall. He wraps
4 Steps to Pursuing Dreams
Fill in the blank: More than anything else in this world, I want ______________. One hundred people may give one
What Is Love? Answers from 9th Graders–and God
Recently, my ninth-grade students answered the eternal question What is love? Their answers were surprising—and touching. Since my ninth-grade English
Squelching Superwoman Syndrome
As I was growing up, my mom encouraged my sister and me to participate in many forms of competition. Piano
Alone in the Church Pew
Recently, I sat alone in my church pew and longed to be married. My long-sleeved dress, fleece-lined tights, and high