Finding Refuge on Mother’s Day
Every year, Mother’s Day makes me panic. Mother’s Day of 2024 was no different. The first time my desire for […]
Singleness
Opening Our Eyes to God’s Gifts
One day in my early thirties, I felt discouraged about my singleness. At that point, I had never even gone
3 Tips for Making Healthy Meals Happen
Several weeks ago, I chatted with the girls in my Christian Womanhood class before we started our lesson. Since it
Honoring God with Our Bodies
My physical limitations frustrate me. By the time I finish pouring myself out in the middle school classroom, I do
Embrace Life Today
A few months ago, I shared some things that God had been teaching me about singleness with a group of
Trust: The Difference between Desire and Covetousness
Each year, my Christian Womanhood class works on memorizing Colossians 3. Several weeks ago, we began learning Colossians 3:5, which
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.
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
Are We Late? Extended Seasons of Singleness
As I was doing research for my book Opening the Hope Chest: A Single Girl’s Guide to Homemaking, I came
Counting the Blessings of Singleness
When I moved to Cleveland, I experienced a bit of culture shock. Back home, my dad, who was also my