I am getting ready to go to my first She Speaks conference next week. I have all things publishing on my mind: one-sheet, book proposal, word count, publishing appointment, elevator pitch, and platform. I feel like I need to have all my ducks in a row so I don’t mess up this opportunity. I have […]
The Elephant and the Keyhole
God’s Spirit Lying in bed one morning restless with a heavy heart, I knew in my spirit God was asking something of me. I had felt His Spirit stirring in MY spirit for weeks, maybe even months. My priorities were all screwed up! I was doing things He did not want me to, and I […]
Upside Down Kingdom
Upside Down Kingdom Have you ever noticed God’s kingdom is upside down–at least to our natural eyes! Our King did not come in pomp and circumstance matching the Majesty of Who He is. No, our King was birthed in a lowly manger. A pharaoh was afforded more luxury when He was born. Jesus said to […]
This Scares Me to No End!
I read this blog post by Beth Moore today, and it threw me into a tailspin. Makes me want to run and hide and go back to being in the shadows. So…you get the stream of consciousness immediately after I read it. Please read it for what it’s worth! Read Beth’s blog post here! May […]
Weight-Loss Wednesday: Focus
Day 1: FOCUS Hey, Girls! As we embark on this journey of losing weight together, let’s remember to keep our focus where it belongs. Not on the numbers on the scale. Not on our waist measurement. Not on people’s comments about how good we look. Not on every calorie we put into our mouths. No, […]
You Are Called (Day 2: When God Says, “Wait!”
This is a follow-up teaching to the series I did titled “You Are Called!” It can be found on the Refocus App. Look for it here: “You Are Called (Day 2: When God Says, “Wait!”) I don’t know about you, but I hate waiting! I hate to admit this, but I have been known to throw a […]
Day 1: You Are Called
(This is a follow-up teaching on a series I did titled “You Are Called.” You can find it on the “Refocus App.”) “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might” (Ecclesiastes 9:10 ESV). “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men” (Colossians 3:23 ESV). What is in […]
How Have You Loved Us?
“I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you say, “How have you loved us?” (Malachi 1:2). The Bible tells us over and over again that God loves us. He not only tells us He loves us, but He has demonstrated that love in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us (Romans […]
Join Me on My New Journey
I have been given an opportunity to be a content contributor on this new app called “Refocus.” I am one among many contributors. This app has many different short devotions/teachings that will help you “refocus” your day by putting God first. My first 7-day devotion is: “You Are Called!” It is a short teaching on […]