This is the story of a feud between my maternal grandmother and my husband's maternal grandmother. The two women never met. In fact, my grandmother passed away before I even met my husband. The "feud" exists only in my head and involves dirty dishes.

Ever wonder why God gave you a specific gift and/or talent? Sure, He has something for you to do with it but is it bigger than that?

As I was praying over this next year of our time together, the one word the Lord continually pressed upon my heart was “peace.” I believe Go

From homeless to community, from prisoner to freedom, from addiction to purpose - all because God relentlessly pursues the one He loves.

We've seen how the power of Scripture and worship can help us fear less but what about thanksgiving? Is it really that powerful?

The darkness of fear surrounded me. Earlier that day, my husband and I got the news that his cancer had returned.

I was tired and worn out. I couldn’t remember the last time my heart, mind and body had all been at rest. I had fallen into a trap of fear.

Why does God keep telling us not to be afraid? Why is this repeated over 300 times in the Bible?

We're told, "Be fearless!" But, is that really possible? If I struggle with fear, does it mean I'm not "Christian enough"?

Standing on one foot for the breaker and throwing nets out again - how do we find the strength to obey when it doesn't make sense?

Every good redesign starts with cleaning out, especially when it comes to our thoughts and our minds. But it doesn't stop there.

This Easter, let's remember we do not base our decisions, our emotions or our actions on what we see. We focus on what is unseen, eternal.

Contentment and thankfulness - what can we learn from those on our on our street corners and resting behind buildings in our towns?

Borrowing a line from Charles Dickens when it comes to expectations - "It was the best of times. It was the worst of times."

Scribbles and Right-ness. Is it possible to be right and win at the same time? Can the two coexist?

Ever found yourself out of breath? Doubting if it's even worth it? Maybe you need to unplug and plug into a greater power source.

How do we find joy and peace in the midst of our shaky circumstances and the events of this world? Maybe the answer is all around us.

Fear of rejection and failure - it can paralyze us. Leave us feeling stuck. How do we learn to become comfortable being uncomfortable?

What if we measure the day not by the productivity achieved or lack of failures involved, but by the strength, joy, and peace it held?