"Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done." Psalm 105:1
I have a confession to make: I am a worrier. I've heard it said before that worry is one of those "respectable sins." You know, sins like adultery or murder are seen as heinous, while other sins, such as gluttony or worry, tend to be overlooked or are viewed as the not-so-bad brand of sin. …
Continue reading The More I Grow, the Less I Know: I am a Worrier
This past week, we saw another horrific act of terror as over 40 people were killed and more than 150 were injured in a bombing at an airport in Istanbul, Turkey. I don’t know if it’s the increased news coverage or if there truly has been an increase in the number of terrorist attacks, but …
Let me start by saying that our journey with infertility has been easy compared to the difficult road walked by many people I know. I don't pretend to understand what some people have gone through during their struggles to get pregnant. For most infertile couples, the heartache is unspeakable. Sometimes they want to share but …
The day after Game 7 of the NBA Finals is joy to some and misery to others. Whether they be players or fans, many are striving to win, striving to be first. But at what cost? Have you ever thought about the cost associated with giving your all in order to be first? I’m all …
In our world today, most of us probably know of at least one person who denies the existence of God, the saving power of God, or the reality of heaven and hell; or maybe they deny all three of these points. Some people couldn't care less about the things of God, some will ask questions, …
Continue reading Christian Apologetics: Gentleness and Respect
This past Sunday I preached from Luke 10:38-42, where we find that Martha was distracted with much serving; she was troubled and anxious about many things. There was a meal to be prepared, and Martha felt the burden of all the service that had to take place. She was distracted by these many tasks and …
Recently I learned a difficult but necessary lesson regarding service to others, both inside and outside the church. God used a particular situation in my life to open my eyes to the massive structure that makes up the body of Christ -- each member performing and accomplishing different tasks with one sole purpose in mind: …
Continue reading Arms, Legs, Pinky Toes, and Armpits: We Are the Body of Christ
My friend and I recently finished a bible study on the book of Hosea. We have studied several books of the bible together and are usually able to finish any given book within a few months. This one, however, took a year! We didn’t intend on the study taking so long, but once we started …
As most of you know, on Friday May 13, 2016, the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, sent out a guidance letter regarding Transgender Students to schools across the country that receive Federal funds. The letter stated, “As a condition of receiving …
Continue reading The Transgender Debate: Are Bathrooms Really the Issue?
I have been thinking a lot lately about organization – the purpose of it, the good that it does, and even the bad that it can bring. Let me start by saying that chaos and disorder drive me absolutely nuts. I am a list-making, note-writing, calendar-keeping kind of gal. My husband and I share a …
Proclaim His Name 