Discipleship

How to Have a Gentle and Quiet Spirit During the Christmas Season

I might as well just leave the following space blank seeing how I haven’t mastered this pursuit! 🙂 Take any woman who wears the hat of a wife and mother (or grandmother) and then add Christmas to the mix and, well, the last thing you’ll probably get is a woman with a gentle and quiet…
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Preparing Our Hearts and Home for the Messiah

My heart and home will forever be changed because of that Christmas back in 2010.  I do and see things differently during this glorious season as a result of that trial.  Isn’t that like our God to work in such a way?  To break us, mold us, refine us…all for the sole purpose to draw…
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How to Move from an Overwhelmed Woman to a Peaceful Woman

We sat there at the cafe discussing our future. The future of our children as they grow into young men. The future of our business. And the future of the ministry here. It seems odd to me as a mama who has spent so much of my life pouring into my children that I’m now…
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How Do You Know Where God Wants You to Serve?

Serving the Lord. It’s not always easy to figure out what your spiritual gifts are or how to go about serving in ministry.  Personally, it took me many years of serving in several different ministries for me to figure out where God was calling me to serve Him. One reader wrote in asking for some…
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My Favorite Books on Growing into a Godly Wife

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:…
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A god-fearing marriage is a true testimony of christ-like love to a dark and lost world. When your marriage is like that, your life is representing christ and the church!

Everybody Ought to Know About Jesus Christ… & a Link-Up!

I have lost souls on my mind today. The Harvest Crusades that are happening in a few weeks are being held not too far from my home in sunny Southern California.   The Crusades is an excellent evangelistic outreach.  I’ve had a chance to attend them and a chance to serve behind the scenes in preparation…
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I Was An Emotional Wreck at She Speaks

Before I even stepped foot on that plane I knew I was already done.  Done trying to make sure I was prepared to meet with publishers.  Done with writing out my speaking message.  Done wrestling with God since He was the one who summoned me to the conference. Here I am Lord, send me…..oh, but…
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4 Questions to Ask Yourself So You Can Make Wise Decisions

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?…
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How to Choose a Bible & the Bible I Use

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…
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3 Biblical Tips When You’re At a Crossroads

My eyes welled up with tears when I read the first email.  The words on the screen said, “Appointment to meet with a publisher.” I felt gripped by fear thinking, “who was I to be writing a book?”  And mixed with my insecurities was the reality that my book wasn’t even finished yet.  I felt…
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