Guard Your Heart

Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life Proverbs 4:23, NIV. What does guard your heart mean? Does it mean you cannot share your heart with anyone? Or does it caution care when you do? Sharing your heart anytime can be risky and scary—such an...

You Always Have a Choice

When God looks at my checkbook, what does He think? The first thing I think about when I think about this question is a budget. How do I know if I am being a good steward in how I spend my money if I don’t know where it is going? So a budget is a perfect solution to...

Plain White Underwear

I used to wear only plain white underwear. Probably more information than you EVER wanted to know about me – but there it is anyway. I’m a pretty practical girl. I buy my bras at Target, my shoes at WalMart, and most of my wardrobe staples are hand-me-downs from a...

Be Very Careful

It’s amazing to me how I can be reminded of things I forgot I even knew. I’ll be having a conversation, and something sparks a memory I’ve completely forgotten about. Or I’ll wake up with a song in my head that I haven’t thought about in years. Our brains are...

A Divine Appetite (Happy Thanksgiving!)

This month we in America will celebrate a wonderful holiday. The rich scent of turkey and stuffing in the oven, pies on the cooling rack, and a spice candle burning on the stove will usher in our sweet time of Thanksgiving. As we set our best table, play our best...