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“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” ~ Matthew 5:14–16 “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr. My inner dreamer and my

“You of little faith… why did you doubt?” – Matthew 14:31 A gathering without cake is just a meeting - the hearts reminded us that we got through 2025 with God and we still need Him as we walk into 2026 I don’t like surprises. I could take you down a long history of childhood experiences that probably led me to this realization, but the one surprise that truly became a tipping point happened when I was an adult. (Sorry, Shane and Britt—but I have to go there.) Here’s the sho

When I started the Life Support Group back in September, I wasn’t entirely sure where it was going to go. What I did  know was this: if I was going to step into something like this, I wanted to do it right. I wanted it to be authentic and genuine. I didn’t want to settle for what was easy or comfortable. My hope was that when we left our time together, we would each experience a foundational renovation—one that would last into eternity. That conviction brings me back to Matth

Something got me thinking about expectations and 2025 this morning. The most logical explanation is that it’s December 31, 2025. But I think it has more to do with the events that unfolded throughout this year.  These events naturally come with expectations attached to them. Starting a new business. The arrival of our first grandbaby. Turning 50. When 2025 began, there was so much hope  surrounding how each of these moments would unfold. But as the firstborn daughter that I a

“And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” – Esther 4:14 How do I know if I’m on the right path? How do I know if I’m making the right decisions? How do I know if this is the right relationship, opportunity, or next step? The word “right”  shows up a lot in my life. I think it’s a reflection of how I’ve learned to interact with the world—constantly seeking to get things right . One of my favorite books in the Bible is Esther . I lov

As our Thursday morning Bible Study Ladies closed the pages on another study, I found myself reflecting on something deeper. Since we...

Living life with purpose is something I teach often in my work as a counselor and coach. Over the years, I’ve learned that depression...

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your...