If your spouse is struggling with substance abuse today, know they are not alone. It has become more common within the past few years for people to struggle with addiction. All of your pain and heartache over your spouse is valid, but do not lose hope.  ..read more

If you still have your loved ones today, might I ask you to hold them a little tighter? Might I ask you to make room for that visit? Might I ask you to save space on your calendar for them ..read more

“Why am I still single?”I remember asking God that exact question one night as I sat in my car after yet another fun-filled wedding—celebrating someone else’s love story while wondering when mine would begin. My eyes were filled with tears during the ceremony, and I want to say it was because I was so happy for my friends, but in all honesty, they were tears of despair. Despair that this may never happen for me, that the idea of getting married to someone I truly love is just a pipedream. That God has forgotten me.Unfortunately, this feeling is all too common for single Christians. The pressur ..read more

This past year, my husband and I have had a theme in our movie watching, senior living, and we’re not talking about high school seniors. As a hospice chaplain, he visits many seniors in their homes, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, long-term care facilities, and a variety of healthcare communities.Surprisingly, there are more movies on this topic than I would have ever expected. Beside some of the silly, raunchy, somewhat absurd films, which we skip entirely, there are some very thoughtful, heartwarming, and inspiring movies where senior citizens are seen as the strong ..read more

It’s redirecting her back to absolute truth and finding ways to meet her needs so that she can embrace hope and feel God’s love ..read more

My pastor ended his sermon with, “You are loved; therefore, love,” stating that this was the gospel. So simple yet so complex. Loving others—it sounds easy—but in reality, it can be hard. It’s hard because humans are complex spiritual beings with thoughts, feelings, and behaviors activated by what we believe and the lens through which we see others. When one person looks at everything through a green lens and another person looks at everything through a purple lens, it’s easy to see how conflicts arise. Relationships can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging aspects of life. Whethe ..read more

"Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands." - Ephesians 5:22-24This verse can easily spark heated discussion—and for good reason, seeing that it is often misunderstood, taken out of context, and used as a weapon. If you are in a marriage where your husband lords his headship over you in an ungodly manner, I urge you to seek wise counsel from your pastors and elders ..read more

As you are grieving the relationship you wanted and needed with your parents, remember that you can have this relationship with God.   ..read more

What you hear may be difficult to swallow. It may even feel like an attack. Your instinct may be to go into self-defense mode. Instead, take instruction from James 1:19 and be “Quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry ..read more

As of the date writing this, my husband and I have seven grandchildren. We can hardly wrap our minds around the fact that seven precious kids have seven pieces of our hearts.As a Nana, I'm always looking for ways to connect with them, as well as share my love for God's Word. And Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity. Tucked in with foil-wrapped kisses, stickers, and other holiday trinkets, Valentines can include Bible verses that speak directly to their little hearts. So, if you're a grandparent wanting to bless your grandchild this Valentine's Day, here are 7 Bible verses to include.1. 1 ..read more