Originally posted on 12/6/2019 at https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/is-self-care-biblical.html Taking care of yourself, or self-care, can be a confusing subject in Christian circles. We often assume that as Christians, we are supposed to put others’ needs ahead of our own, but the Bible doesn’t tell us to neglect ourselves in order to meet Read more
Originally posted on 9/30/2019 at https://www.crosswalk.com/family/parenting/ways-to-stay-strong-when-your-child-is-struggling.html “Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” Elizabeth Stone Anyone who is a parent knows exactly how true this quote is. It’s especially true when your child is Read more
Originally posted on 9/25/2019 at https://www.crosswalk.com/family/finances/why-does-god-want-me-to-give.html If you’ve been a Christian for any length of time, I’m sure you’ve heard and read about how we are supposed to be giving people. While we may accept and agree with that, many of us have an inner dialogue that occurs when God Read more
Originally posted on 9/12/2019 at https://www.crosswalk.com/special-coverage/depression-suicide/inspiring-habits-for-christians-with-anxiety-disorders.html Anxiety disorders can be a hard topic to talk about in many churches and Christian circles. Some people equate chronic anxiety with a lack of faith and trust in God. However, many Christians who have a close relationship with God—and trust Him deeply—still experience high anxiety. Read more
Originally posted on 5/1/2019 at https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/practical-ways-to-prioritize-your-marriage-in-ministry.html I was a single young adult when I started leading in ministry, but these days I have the privilege of leading in ministry on staff at my church alongside my husband. We even share an office space. And while there are many joys and Read more
Originally posted on 5/21/2019 at https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/things-that-make-moses-life-and-calling-relatable.html As a wide-eyed, newly-committed Christian at 17, I felt a call of leadership on my life. While I didn’t know exactly what that would look like, I felt excitement and anticipation for the future. Looking back almost 20 years now, I see how every Read more
Originally posted on 8/29/2019 at https://www.crosswalk.com/family/career/3-ways-self-discipline-is-the-key-to-unlocking-god-s-will.html Discipline is often a touchy subject to read or think about. As kids we (hopefully) were faced with it growing up as our parents did their best to train us to be productive adults. As adults, we tend to want to avoid having to Read more
Originally posted on 7/24/2018 at https://www.crosswalk.com/home-page/todays-features/4-ways-to-relieve-stress-in-your-life.html All of us at one point or another have found ourselves trying to manage a to-do list that is a mile long with only a limited amount of time to do it in, or facing a mountain of expenses and bills with only a Read more
Originally posted on 7/2/2018 at https://www.crosswalk.com/family/finances/debt/why-doesn-t-god-give-me-what-i-want.html Being a parent teaches me a lot about how I relate to God – and vice-versa. I feel like I’m always learning valuable spiritual lessons from my experiences with my son, which is why I wrote my last article entitled Lessons Learned from a Toddler. Read more
Originally posted on 3/4/2016 at https://www.crosswalk.com/family/parenting/kids/how-to-balance-ministry-and-motherhood.html From the time I gave my life fully over to God as a teenager, I knew that God had called me to full time church ministry; nothing stirred passion in my heart more than the local church. As a single young adult, I was Read more