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.
From Mary’s Heart: Meet Joseph
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 …
Are You Worthy of Praise?
A woman would not be considered praiseworthy if she didn’t have an exemplary spiritual life. After all, God’s reckoning of a person is the only one to make an eternal difference.
With all the duties a woman has, when is there time to build a relationship with her Lord? Like anything else of importance, this essential relationship must be given top priority. Before a woman can consider her role as wife, mother, worker or community member, she must find herself at the feet of her Maker being outfitted for these monumental tasks.
A Virtuous Woman Blesses her Community
Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubiesProverbs 31:10 Shrieking into the silent morning, the alarm clock rouses her. She rolls over, fumbles her hand over the nightstand and fingers the top of the offensive instrument. Blessed silence descends once the correct button is pressed. It might be another typical …
The 21st Century Virtuous Woman Part 1: A Virtuous Mother
Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies -Prov. 31:10 If you're like me, Proverbs chapter 31 intimidates you. The woman described here is Wonder Woman, Mother Theresa, and Betty Crocker all rolled into one dynamic ball of business acumen and abundant energy. I’m going to spend the next five …
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A Pew Perspective 