In Search of Prince Charming

Little girls dream of growing up and one day marrying prince charming. They dream of their prince riding up on his white horse, sweeping her off her feet, and living happily ever after. It’s fun to dream, to imagine what your future husband will look like and where...

Do We Model Inter-generational Faith?

Moses and Joshua I remember the beginning days of Tamán, the prayer ministry I oversee, when my team and I went through the Bible trying to find the perfect verse to shape our ministry culture. After going through a number of verses, God brought me back to my favorite...

A Moment of Star Wars

Do know that feeling when there’s a calling and passion placed in your heart? That feeling where you just want to thrive and burst in the purpose you were made for? I do. I also know that God likes to develop those he’s called to specific purposes in various kinds of...

When You Send the Wrong Message

It was a classic case of good intentions gone bad. I was 16, and it was my second year cheerleading. Our coach that year was new, and she had grand visions of a revitalizing a somewhat-neglected, not-always-considered-a-sport activity like cheerleading. With that in...

The Power of Touch

When Jesus came down from the mountainside, large crowds followed him. A man with leprosy came and knelt before him and said, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!”...

Losing It and Loving Anyway

Today started out awesome. I had my quiet time, prayed, worshiped, and got out of my pj’s! (This should be just the right formula for a day full of beauty, right?) I arrived home from work in enough time to prepare a snack for the kids after school. Their little faces...