The Joy in Simply Giving

Giving (or you may have heard it referred to as tithing) is a cornerstone of Christian stewardship.  If Jesus is Lord of your life then He is Lord of all of your life, your time, your money, your relationships, etc.  This can be a tough area for women, but...

His Plan

     The coffee shop was packed with people catching up, discussing business, and those focusing intently on their computers.   A low-pitched hum enveloped the room that was warmly interrupted by the espresso “frothing” machine and the...

What Can Man Do To Me?

The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Psalm 118:6 NIV Reading this verse, what phrase jumps at you? For me it’s, “What can man do to me?”  In the past my response to this question was, “PLENTY!” Never feeling like I had control, I felt...

Friends? Relatives?

You’ve probably heard it said, “You can choose your friends, but not your relatives!” Maybe that’s why some families have a difficult time when they gather together. Grudges, feuds, misunderstandings, and long memories are fertile ground for family strife, and yet...