Biblical guidance

I would have never thought my story of rage would appeal to so many women. #thoughtitwasjustme In all my years of writing in this space, there has never been an email I sent out that was opened as much as that one.  I’m glad to know that what I shared has resonated with so many…

Boy, did I need the entire month of January to help me recover from a hard December… A trip to the emergency. Being sick. Trying to pull off Christmas. And then my mom’s death. This girl was just pushed to her limits, and I needed a break from it all. After attending my mom’s funeral,…

I got the text message right after the church service ended.  It said, “Mom passed away yesterday afternoon.”  My eyes welled up with tears as I turned to share the news with my husband. My soul has ached over the last few days, and I’m finding it hard to enjoy this season because the reality…

Loyalty in marriage is vital in order for it to thrive, but sometimes we have the tendency to put the kids or our extended family before our marriage and thus, cracks slowly start to take place in our marital union. Here’s one woman’s story… Dear Jolene, When I got remarried to a wonderful, Christian man,…

Sometimes walking into a Christian bookstore can be quite overwhelming.  Not so sure of what book to grab?  What study you should do?  And sadly, not all books in a Christian bookstore are biblically sound.  Many times we’d just like to have a trusted friend give us a recommendation. Which brings me to why I’m…

Are you wanting some biblical resources to help you grow in your walk with the Lord? Or perhaps you’re wanting to read some books on how to become a Godly wife?  One reader wrote in asking this question and I share my favorite study books below. More books on this same topic. My Pinterest Board:…

As Christian women we make decisions all the time.  But sometimes our specific situations are not listed out in the Bible, therefore, we’re not sure of what we should do. Here are some examples of decisions that many of us deal with: Should you move to a specific area?  Choose a job across the country?…

If you’ve been serving in ministry for any length of time, then I’m sure you’ve had a woman who has gotten under your skin. Sometimes I think ministry is designed more for us to learn and grow in Christ rather than it is to serve Christ.  Or maybe that’s just been my journey because I…

I’ve been asked by readers the following questions…”What Bible do I use?”  “And how do I choose one?” These are both great questions, especially if you’re a new Believer or if you’re desiring to grow deeper in your walk with Christ. In my video I share the different Bibles I use and why, and I…