“Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.” Proverbs 15:16 NIV Have you ever noticed how easy it is to compare our homes to the ones we see online? Spotless countertops. Perfectly folded blankets. Fresh flowers on every table. Not a single toy, dish, or piece of mail in […]

“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:2 NIV Have you ever noticed how much your feet hurt when you first start walking barefoot? Every little pebble feels sharp. Twigs make you stop in your tracks, and even a gravel driveway seems impossible to cross. Your feet are simply too sensitive because they’ve

“I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow.” 1 Corinthians 3:6 NIV Every gardener knows that a healthy garden begins long before the first seed is planted. The soil must be nourished. The weeds must be pulled. The plants need water, sunlight, and time. Without the right environment, even

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 NIV The other day I found myself wondering what the world would look like if I could see it through God’s eyes. Not

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV Have you ever noticed how easy it is to focus on what isn’t going right? One inconvenience turns into frustration. One unanswered prayer overshadows ten answered ones. One difficult season becomes all we can see. It’s

As seasons change, our bodies change too. There is no shame in seeking help. There is no lack of faith in taking care of the body God entrusted to you. Covering a plant before a frost isn’t a rejection of God’s protection. It’s using the wisdom and resources He has already provided. Likewise, going to

For much of my life, I thought happiness was the goal. After all, that’s what the world seems to chase. We are constantly told to do whatever makes us happy, find what makes us happy, and pursue happiness above all else. But the older I get, the more I realize that happiness and contentment are

The coffee pot sputtered to life before the sun came up. The dogs stretched and yawned as they slowly woke from sleep. The house was still quiet. Outside, the grass was covered in dew that would disappear by midmorning. As I stood there listening to the familiar sounds of another ordinary morning, I couldn’t help

June is often called Pride Month. Everywhere we look, we hear messages encouraging people to celebrate themselves, express themselves, and take pride in who they are. Yet when I open my Bible, I find a very different message. Scripture repeatedly warns us about pride. Not because God wants to diminish us, but because pride has