Wise men came from the east. We aren't sure how many came, but we know why they came: they saw a special star.
Wise Men Still Seek Him
Christ the Savior is Born
Two thousand years ago, God sent his son to be born in a humble stable. But this didn't happen in obscurity. How did Mary feel when shepherds showed up for a visit?
More Reflections from Mary’s Heart
We're getting close to the Advent of our Savior, so today's excerpt puts you on the road with to Bethlehem.
From Mary’s Heart: Meet Joseph
As I researched to write this book, I became more and more enamored with Joseph. He's only mentioned a few times, but his role in the life of Jesus shouldn't be underestimated.
Reflections from the Heart of Mary
To celebrate Advent, we'll take a glimpse inside Mary's heart and mind. Today's excerpt from A Pondering Heart relates a portion of a familiar event in Mary's life.
Answer Anxiety with Surrender
Anxiety is a huge problem in our world. I never considered surrender as the answer. Enter Jennie Allen and her amazing book GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD. I’ve been writing about it for a few weeks now, and I hope you’re not tired of listening to me synthesize the amazing information and encouragement she provided …
Three Examples from Biblical Mothers
Mothers should be celebrated because without a mother, none of us would be here.
A Tribute to Mom
There should be more than one day each year when I reflect on how much you’ve given me since the day I was born.
Finding Friendship: Where do I start?
Friendship is more than following someone on Facebook. In our hectic lives, often it can be difficult to find time or energy for forming friendships. That’s bad news, because God created us to thrive on friendship.
A Lesson on Grief from Job’s Wife
This year has dealt a number of losses to my family. Whether it's a job or a family member, a loss is painful and it needs to be grieved. Reflecting on it, sent me back to a post I wrote about grief and marriage many years ago. I still think Job’s wife gets a bum …
A Pew Perspective 