Category Archives: Power Posts

In part 1, we dealt with getting naked before God. Today, I want to discuss the power that comes with getting naked before others. I once read a quote by Steven Furtick that said, “Don’t compare your behind the scenes with someone else’s highlight reel”. While pondering this quote, I thought about how our timelinesContinueContinue reading “Get Naked: Part 2”

We are imperfect beings living in a sinful world that encourages catering to your desires and being led by impulse instead of wisdom. Constantly, we are told the lie that we can be whatever we want to be and that is the only way to happiness. The truth is… both are dangerous. There is noContinueContinue reading “Get Naked: Part I”

On Monday, we focused mainly on giving grace to others. Today, I’d like to concentrate on being partakers of grace. While contemplating what the most powerful illustrations of grace in my life have been, my marriage was the first to come to mind. When I met my husband, I had built a self-created emotional barricadeContinueContinue reading “My Lessons on Grace: 2”

For most of my childhood, my mother wrestled with drug addiction. I even remember periods when my sister and I would be alone for days. There were times when I knew we were in harm’s way but I am grateful for the gracious protection of God. Eventually, our grandparents took us in and raised usContinueContinue reading “My Lessons on Grace: 1”

Referencing Genesis 22 and Job 13:15 For the past few weeks, I have been meditating on the story of Abraham and Isaac. Today, I’d like to share another point from the story that blessed me. The story of Abraham is one of great faith. The Lord blessed Abraham and Sarah with a son, Isaac inContinueContinue reading “When the Blessing Becomes a Sacrifice”

The past two weeks have been extremely challenging for me. I have been bombarded with several major decisions and yet no resolve for any of them. The feeling of uncertainty has been looming over me like a storm cloud. I have felt like I’ve been standing under the cloud wondering when the rain will come.ContinueContinue reading “The Unexpected”

Exodus 3:13-14 English Standard Version (ESV) 13 Then Moses said to God, “If I come to the people of Israel and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?”14 God said to Moses, “I am whoContinueContinue reading “Who Do You Say He Is? Part 2”

Exodus 3:13-14 English Standard Version (ESV) 13 Then Moses said to God, “If I come to the people of Israel and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?”14 God said to Moses, “I am whoContinueContinue reading “Who Do You Say He Is?: Part 1”

Therefore, she went to the well during the heat of the day to avoid any human interaction. Little did she know that she’d find Jesus there. That sounds just like Him. He seeks us out in those moments when we do all we can to isolate ourselves and avoid others. I can speak from experienceContinueContinue reading “At the Well”

To All the Beautiful Moms