What to Do When We Are Lonely

What to Do When We Are Lonely This is an excerpt from my new book, Lessons in the Desert.  How can our lives be so busy and yet so lonely? Even with a home literally filled with noise, I often feel the ache of loneliness in my heart until I pick up my Bible and read it. When I read God’s words to me, I remember that I’m never alone when I’m with my Savior.  I grew up in a…

What Do When We Are Tired

What Do When We Are Tired Have you ever been so tired you couldn’t even stand up? Been there. Done that. Let me tell you about a season in my life I was always tired…. This is an excerpt from my new book, Lessons in the Desert.  At some point, we have all been in an emotional and spiritual  wilderness  called the desert.  The desert is a time in life when we feel alone, hurt, and unsure. Your desert season…

What If Hope Doesn’t Bring Joy?

What If Hope Doesn’t Bring Joy? Romans 15:13: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Paul prayed this prayer for the dear Christians in Rome. Paul had never met them but he loved them because they were fellow workers for the cause of the gospel. Paul prayed for all of the believers in Rome to have…

Have You Let Go of Your Dreams?

Sometimes the most random songs and random moments speak to my heart and the truth lingers.  The other day I was driving to the post office and I listened to this song by a new artist. The truth of this song has echoed so many thoughts I’ve had recently. It was called, “Shepherd” by Katy Dahl. Scroll down to listen. Thinkin’ over where I have been Where time has gone and where time was spent And I know that it…