Originally posted on 2/25/2014 at https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/women/3-ways-to-rejoice-in-the-midst-of-suffering.html The Bible is full of wisdom and truth, but do you ever come across a verse that is frankly, a bit hard to embrace? Like Romans 5:3, “More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance…” When we are suffering, typically the last Read more…
“I’ll pray for you”. Are they kind words or an empty promise? When we hear that someone we know is going through a hard time, sometimes the only words of comfort we can think of is to tell them we will pray for them. While usually appreciated by the recipient, Read more…
Have you ever found yourself extremely heartbroken and discouraged over a desire that wasn’t fulfilled or a prayer that wasn’t answered? As much as I would like to say that I’m a strong faith-filled woman and that God has answered all of my prayers, that simply isn’t the case. I Read more…
Originally posted on 8/29/2013 at https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/women/the-power-forgiveness.html Forgiveness is a touchy subject for many people. For many people, even just hearing the word conjures up images of hurtful things people have done to us. Add to that the overwhelming feeling that there are some people that simply don’t deserve to be Read more…
Originally posted on 8/13/2013 at https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/women/the-perfection-trap.html It seems that every time I muster up the energy to attempt to clean my house, I keep finding new ‘projects’ that I feel I should add to my to-do list, which is already miles long. ‘Wow, I really need to organize this closet’ Read more…
Originally posted on 10/13/2009 at https://www.crosswalk.com/family/singles/how-to-attract-the-right-mate-11581273.html When it’s springtime, that means it’s mating season for many birds in our neighborhood. I’ve seen bird couples who’ve found their mates and more prominently, I’ve heard the calls of birds who haven’t yet found their mates. The most noticeable mating call I hear Read more…
Originally posted on 8/28/2009 at https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/women/biblical-encouragement-for-couples-waiting-to-conceive-11608040.html God’s Word has so many wonderful verses to comfort and encourage through anything we might face in life. I love when he illuminates certain scriptures to me that stand out for the specific trial I am facing at any time. Recently, God showed me Read more…
Originally posted on 8/10/2009 at https://www.crosswalk.com/family/finances/money-saving-lessons-from-a-single-mom-11607080.html My mom raised me and my siblings as a single mom on one salary without a lot of extra money. She did a great job with what she had and always tried to give us the best she could afford. But the most valuable Read more…
Originally posted on 6/22/2009 at https://www.crosswalk.com/family/finances/growling-at-god-why-we-struggle-to-give-11576932.html I grew up with a dog that loved rawhide bones. She would chew on them for hours. But if I (or anyone else) happened to come close to her while she was chewing, she would assert herself with a growl to let me know Read more…
Originally posted on 12/10/2008 at https://www.crosswalk.com/family/finances/trusting-god-when-money-seems-scarce-11596818.html Money seems to be a common topic in many conversations in America today. Our economy is hurting and therefore many people are financially hurting as well. As Christians we know that God is our source of security, not the economy. Nevertheless, many Christians have found Read more…