Seven Ways Jesus Words on the Cross Teach us to Live!
Seven Ways Jesus Words on the Cross Teach us to Live! We come to these seven words as people of the Way who have believed in God and received the Spirit of His Son into our hearts calling out, “Abba Father, not my will but yours.” We acknowledge our weakness and the futility of trying to live a surrendered life through our best intentions and
I blinked and 30 Days of Thankfulness is here again!
Whoa! I blinked and it’s time for our 30 Days of Thankfulness tradition! New to it? Here’s the mini backstory: I introduced this November drive to my readers almost two decades ago. (That timeline feels crazy, but it’s true!) The idea is to spend the days leading up to Thanksgiving demonstrating our gratitude, rather than simply expressing it. Over the years we’ve supported a range
The Disembodied Hand, a chilly bump story just for you!
I hear tell some of you like a story that gives you chill bumps. Well, I’ve got a fairly creepy one for you. We’ll be reading straight from the fifth chapter of Daniel if you want to open your Word. However, I'm going to share it in storytelling style, so I’ll put my thoughts in italics and parenthesis to make double dog sure there’s no
How to live in a broken world
She has no idea of the evil gripping and ripping into our world, no concept of the tremendous grief and anger surging. I see her smile and I hear their wails. I’m present with her as I pray for them. The enemy whispers that this joy is a betrayal. He is a liar. We’re not called to live in darkness. We’re called out of it.
I’ve got Free Samples from the Seizing the Good Life audiobook, for YOU!
Hello friends and family and readers/listeners who feel like friends and family. I realize you may have heard me say that before, but I don’t tire of letting you know that your company on this journey is much appreciated by this wordy girl. It’s been ages since I dropped a podcast on The Story Table, right? Forgive me. When I left live radio in favor of
Want to help me launch my new book, Seizing the Good Life?
Hello my friends! I hope to come back and write more to you because I just flat out miss you, but-- I'm headed to the grand girls' tennis team matches this fine Monday so time is short on this side of the screen. That said-- I just realized this announcement is going to go out tomorrow, May 2nd, and I wanted YOU to hear of
On Squirrel Brains, Prayer Tips, and Pig Parties
Hello, friend! This past weekend I enjoyed a wonderful retreat with the ladies of my home church. I had no sooner arrived Friday afternoon when I pulled my camera out and taped the following clip. I just had to-- Holy Spirit was pressing on me. I hope you'll check it out and then come back and chat more below. https://youtu.be/zJ7Vxzqa_6U Do let me know if that little
Seizing the Good Life News
Hello friends! I'm in a full out run on this side of the screen but I'm dropping some news here because over and again you have proven not only to care, but to pray for my ministry, and I need those prayers this weekend! I made this little clip after sitting in prayer in one of my all time favorite spots, and where I spent
You CAN fall in love with God’s Word!
Hey friend, I had you on my mind earlier, so I sat down for a chat
How to walk closer to Jesus in 2023 than you ever have before!
Hey friend! Here's the video version of this chat. https://youtu.be/w6WNf6mKIWQ In my ongoing efforts to serve you better, I may do more of these teachings going forward so you can read, if you prefer, or watch, if that suits you better! If you have a moment to let me know if you have interest in the videos so I can gauge the effectiveness, please do! And