It was a divine moment in time--one of those fleeting opportunities to experience glory. And one woman was ready. She isn't remembered all that much in the Christmas story, but she was there--faithfully serving, hoping, and waiting. At Christmastime we hear about the angels who announced Jesus' ... Read More about 5 Ways to Live a Life of Devotion: Lessons from Anna
When Life Doesn’t Go the Way We Planned: Lessons from Mary
Once upon a time in the land of Galilee, in a small town called Nazareth, there lived a young girl named Mary. She was beautiful with long, dark hair pulled back with a simple ribbon. In those days, when a girl reached her age, her father would begin to arrange her marriage to a young man from a ... Read More about When Life Doesn’t Go the Way We Planned: Lessons from Mary
Rejoicing with Others: Lessons from Elizabeth
Jealousy. Envy. Competition. We can sometimes get so caught up in comparing ourselves to others, that we find it difficult to celebrate their successes. If someone else experiences a joy (or even a sorrow) that overshadows ours, we find ourselves upset that their joy (or pain) seems more ... Read More about Rejoicing with Others: Lessons from Elizabeth
3 Reasons to Give Thanks in Hard Seasons
I have never put a Christmas tree up before Thanksgiving; I always felt it would be paramount to declaring "I just want to enjoy the season without taking the time to give thanks." But not this year. This year I threw out all my preconceived ideas about the sanctity of a man-made holiday and ... Read More about 3 Reasons to Give Thanks in Hard Seasons
The One Thing We Can’t Afford to Neglect
In a culture that has grown increasingly busy and hustle-driven, we have recently learned there are some things we can do without. We can do without constant entertainment, shopping, and eating out. We may not like it, but we can live without it. In fact, most of the women I have talked to tell ... Read More about The One Thing We Can’t Afford to Neglect
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