I Like Him. Now What?
At some point or another we have felt the thrill of admiring that particular guy, whether he turns out to be our husband or just a temporary interest. But we’re in conflict: we may like him, but what do we DO about it?
How to Avoid the Bible Journaling Mentality
Whenever I’m on Instagram, I feel like there’s someone who is posting about their “Bible journaling.” I see lots of florals in the margins, song lyrics written in sharpie over entire pages of Scripture, and artwork rendering the text beneath illegible. Don’t get me wrong—I’m not against Bible journaling. But there’s a certain type of Bible journaling that does not approach Scripture with the kind of honor and respect that it deserves.
Pray Specifically, Wait Patiently, Reap Abundantly
The moment my phone vibrated with the text alert, it was as if the suspension was blown out of my world. Months of praying, hoping, wishing, and waiting were suddenly brought to a halt at once. The news was in, and it was good.
I sat at my desk as tears welled up in my eyes. I cried too, Mr. M’s text said. God is so gracious.
After the initial shock, surprise, and emotion I immediately wanted to tell everyone within a fifteen foot radius of myself. Since that included my phone I would have liked to send a mass text trumpeting the information, but we decided to stay quiet till more details come to light. So I just sat, thinking back on the last seven months.
Why Don’t I Have a Boyfriend?
Brought to the end of my timeframe and expectations, I had no choice but to look up. And once I looked up to the Lord, He encouraged me to look in…Â to evaluate if I was the kind of girl who even deserved to have a boyfriend.
Confronting Sin in Marriage: Why and How
Can a wife correct her husband? Some would be surprised at this question, but it’s legitimately asked in many conservative Christian circles. Proverbs 17 says “As iron sharpens iron, so one friend sharpens another.” This does not stop in marriage....
25+ Resources for Christians Learning About Race Relations
I grew up in the northern Midwest United States, about two hours south of Canada. Because I was northern, raised in a Christian home, and believe “all men are created equal”, I firmly believed racial prejudice did not exist in my life or even in my geographical area. I associated racism with the South and the sixties. This view – unconscious though it was – went unchecked because my hometown is almost entirely white.Â
Everything I Loved in April
It’s telling that I’m posting April’s favorites list in May. May 1st was the launch of my new biblical time management course – Driven Women – so every effort at getting a post published came to naught! Better late than never, right? I...
Teach Me to Number My Days: How to Stay Productive without Hating Your Life
I have a unique approach to productivity; one I don’t think we see often in this culture.
I believe rest is essential to a productive life.
How to Keep God First in Overwhelming Busyness
I’m writing this past 10 PM… at least an hour past my old-lady bed time! This week has been busier than the previous two combined. I can’t remember when Josh and I had so much going on!
My Secret to Achieving My Goals Every Single Year
I am SO excited to share this glimpse of my goal planning process. For three years now I’ve used Lara Casey’s Powersheets, a goal planning workbook designed to help people of ALL personalities determine God’s priorities for their lives. Through a detailed preparation process, you determine your goals for the year, then break those goals down into monthly, weekly, and daily tasks.