A Call to Prayer

by | Jun 20, 2017 | Faith

I don’t know about you, but one of the great powers of the Holy Spirit that I sometimes find difficult is conviction. It involves not only my faith but my fear of the holy God. It’s not something we discuss often in church because it makes us...

The Reset Button

by | Apr 24, 2017 | Faith

Sometimes we all need a big red button to push when we’re overwhelmed by life. Slam our palms down and bam! A day or two (sometimes longer) in which we can rest, take time for ourselves, and spend time with God. When we don’t have that time, when we don’t allow...

The Eye of the Storm

by | Jan 10, 2017 | Faith

Something I’ve noticed lately is the overwhelming number of people who are seasonally depressed. Winter hits, Christmas draws near, and they are less motivated to do…well, anything. They withdraw into themselves. If I’m not careful, I fall into this category...

Nine Tips for Good Communication

by | Dec 22, 2016 | Relationships

The holidays can be an especially difficult time for relationships. Isn’t it interesting how a time we have specifically designated for joy and peace often becomes filled with stress, anger, and pain? During these moments, we need to be able to communicate well,...

Single, not Sick

by | Nov 22, 2016 | Life Issues

A friend recently defined singleness to me as “the working woman’s disease.” I was astonished. Since when has not having a significant other been on the same level as suffering a physical, mental, or emotional defect? Is there a medical term for it? Do they make...