“When I grow up I want to be just like _______.” Even as young children we’re encouraged to be someone else. But what would happen if we learned that the best person to be is ourself? In the movie Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of …

As I opened the lesson we were going teach to our small group that week, I had no idea it was going to be just for me. (Ok, I’ll admit that it spoke to the girls’ hearts too, but I know God picked that lesson …

After placing your order in the drive-thru at a fast food restaurant, you pull forward to pay, and then the cashier says, “I’m going to need you to pull forward and wait for your order.” If this has happened to you, you know how frustrating …

As I watched a group of students pray over each other, my heart melted. You see, this same group of guys prays together every week after our worship service. It’s a site that never gets old, and it encourages me in my own prayer life. …

“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.” ~ Ephesians 3:20 As I read those words during my quiet time a few days ago, I couldn’t help …

“If we’ll have perfect bodies in Heaven does that mean we’ll look like Victoria’s Secret models?” It was a question that came from my high school small group. At first I thought she asked the question as a joke, but when she didn’t grin or …

“I did the best I could at the time.” Those were the words I desperately wanted him to hear. We were having a conversation about our (my) whiny dog, Princess. He may not have realized it, but her constant whining annoys both of us. I …

When I think of Christmas, I can’t help but remember my dad who went to be with Jesus a few years ago. I picture him passing out the Christmas presents, watching in delight as we ripped open the packages. Each year he’d read the Christmas …

Last month I shared with you how I flew to Missouri to see my sister. One day as we were running errands, I stayed in the car with Cole and baby Kade (who was sleeping) while Annissa went in to an appointment. Cole and I …