3 Ways to Respond Wisely When You’re Angry

Last week I was running errands when I received a text message that made me so mad I broke out in hives. (No, I’m not exaggerating.) My reaction was rare because I’m usually even-tempered and not much rattles me. In fact, I don’t remember the last time I was so angry. But the text message […]

Download My New Free E-Book–31 Days of Prayer for Spiritual Growth

Hi friends, I’m excited to share with you that my free new e-book, 31 Days of Prayer for Spiritual Growth, is now available for download. I wrote this short e-book after going through a frustrating period of spiritual dryness. Like many of you, I want to have a vibrant prayer life and grow in my relationship […]

What My Dad Taught Me About The Father

On a spring afternoon during my third-grade year, I was playing in the front yard when a teenage neighbor asked if I wanted a ride on her 3-wheeler ATV. I was only 8 years old, so of course, I considered this an honor. The only problem was my dad overheard the invitation and called me […]

Dealing With Secret Sins

It might sound old-fashioned, but I love keeping house. I call it “nesting.” I can spend hours tinkering in different rooms, arranging and rearranging. The world is tough, and I want to create an inviting place for John and me to come home to. Our house isn’t fancy, but it’s filled with things we love, […]