Happy Thanksgiving?

What if it isn’t a happy Thanksgiving? What if you’ve already had two snow storms with school cancellations, your favorite time of year is prematurely over, and you dread a long, cold winter. Okay…that was me being overly dramatic and feeling sorry...

Be Still

“Be still, and know that I am God!” – Psalm 46:10a I don’t know about you, but I have a hard time being still. It’s safe to say I’m a bit of a workaholic. During the week I’m taking care of my family, the house, writing,...

Why Do You Doubt?

“Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were...

How to Overcome Fear

When I think back on all my accomplishments in life, they each involved fear. I was afraid to live on my own. I was afraid to have a child. I was afraid to get remarried. I was afraid to teach kids about God. I was afraid to share my first book with anyone. I was...

How to Love Yourself

A couple of weeks ago I took my daughter and her friends to see a Korean pop (KPop) group, BTS. While they were in America, BTS spoke at the UN. Their message? Love Yourself. It’s a great message … something we all need to strive to achieve, yet most of us...

How to Guard Yourself Against Discouragement

This past week I was feeling pretty discouraged. It happens periodically. Writing is tough. You spend hours writing, editing, and polishing. You finally put it out there and the response is good, but it pales in comparison to your effort. And, if you’re in my current...