Life is hard. Jobs and spouses. Kids and church. Friends. Extended family. We all have a myriad of things that battle for our attention. The world would tell us that self-care is imperative. And although in some regards I agree, self-care is NOT the most important. When you wake up each morning, what’s the first […]

Have you ever read the Bible chronologically? I hadn’t. But something about that appealed to me. So on January 1st I embarked on that journey with The Bible Recap. I went to Genesis 11 and then it takes a turn to the book of Job. I haven’t read through Job (front to back) since 2007.

Yesterday morning we headed to church excited to begin another year with our family at BRCC. We cruised through New Palestine with the radio playing worship music (and maybe turned up). And then, there he was. Sitting ever so inconspicuously hoping to catch someone unaware; the local deputy sheriff. My husband quickly tapped the brakes

I’m not generally a fan of the customary end-of-the-year social media post or family Christmas card. But while enjoying our vacation it occurred to me. THIS GUY. I don’t deserve him. So I’m going to wrap up 2023 and welcome 2024 with a little bragging. How we came to know each other isn’t exactly a

  Ephesians 5:15 ~ Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best  use of the time, because the days are evil. Philippians 3:17 ~ Join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. I had an epiphany

My absence the last few weeks has been challenging. I had so many things I wanted to put to pen and paper. They were all worthy of my undivided attention; and that wasn’t available. So here I am on Christmas Day with no distractions. (The sun isn’t shining and it’s actually projected to rain all

I’ve battled shingles off and on for over two years now. If you’ve ever had them, further explanation is unnecessary. For those of you celebrating reprieve from said nemesis, I pray you understand the gift you’ve been given. Recent weeks have seen another flair up and this past Monday I reached a tipping point. I

Our lives are stories that play out minute-by-minute and day-by-day. In some ways our stories are very similar: we have families, we experience tremendous highs and often devastating lows. But beyond that I see a crucial distinction. Even if I share a life experience that mirrors someone else, our responses are mostly different. More specifically,

Exodus 20:1-17 holds some of the most well-known verses in the Bible (even to unbelievers). The Ten Commandments are foundational to a general moral code that most people live by. I’m currently teaching a study by Courtney Reissig titled Promises Kept. In a nutshell, we’re looking at how Jesus ultimately fulfills all of God’s promises. This

I was introduced to Megan Brown at the Speak Up Conference in Grand Rapids. She’s wise beyond her years and has challenged me in ways she doesn’t even realize. Let me explain just a little bit to you. I’m just as guilty as the next person. My prayer life hasn’t always been “on point”. I’ll