I recently came across the Bible I used from 1996-2006. Inside the front cover, I had written out a sermon outline on servanthood preached at some point during that decade. As I read through my pastor’s points again, all of these years later, they both convicted and encouraged me greatly. Working in ministry can be…
Contrary to popular opinion, the best way to live happily ever after is not to “fall” in love; as if love was something you accidentally stumbled upon and had nothing to do with whatsoever. Under that assumption, surely you will eventually get up, dust yourself off, move on and maybe fall in love again. Finding…
Some people have been so hurt in their lives that they end up hurting others unintentionally as a self-preservation mechanism. I have, at times, been one of those people. When I married my husband, fear boiled below the surface of my excitement for our beautiful wedding and honeymoon. Because of broken relationships with people I…
It was just another Saturday—full of arguments and disappointments. It’s not that my husband abused me or harassed me. In fact, it’s not that he did anything bad to me. It’s that he seemed to do nothing at all for me. Waking up early and indulging in Scripture was the one solace in my Saturdays….
Your life thus far is a history. It’s a beautiful story being written right now. Chances are, you have learned something about love. The lessons could have turned you bitter or given you wings. Have you ever sat down to recall memories from your past? What did you learn from them? Can you think of…
