For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 It was the night before Christmas (and all through the house…just kidding, I couldn’t help myself) when...Read More

O holy night! The stars are brightly shining. It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining, Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth. The lyrics of “O Holy Night” rip through me leaving me in awe of the glorious unveiling of God’s plan...Read More

Have you ever thought about the power of a “before and after” photo? You know the ones, right? They are used in magazines and on commercials to show the dramatic transformation in a person after using the product. On display before your eyes is living proof that the product really works. Whether it is an...Read More

“The son of God became a man so that men could become sons of God.” C.S. Lewis Whenever the weather turns cold I long to wrap up in a cozy blanket, sit by a warm fire and read C. S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia. There is something uniquely magical about these stories that usher me...Read More

I’ve heard it said that the trail of every life leads to a throne.  This old adage means we can examine our lives and see how we spend our time, what consumes our thoughts, what drives our emotions and where we spend our money to discover who or what we worship. For many of us...Read More

I awakened this morning with this prayer on my lips: Jesus, please teach me how to love my friend as you love her.  I fell asleep the night before praying for this friend and a struggle I see in her life.  I see a destructive pattern that does not honor God, so I’m wrestling with what I...Read More

Grab a cup of coffee and sit down with Marian as she walks through what her daily time with the Lord looks like and she shares a few of her favorite bible resources! Daily Devotionals: My Utmost for His Highest | Oswald Chambers The Supplied Light | Bill Freeman Daily Light Journal One Year Bibles: The One...Read More

I’ve often said, “Food is a love language.” And if there is one food group that speaks to my heart it is chips and salsa.  I consider myself a connoisseur of salsa. As a native Texan I love all different kinds.  Chunky. Spicy, Zesty… and everything in between. The following recipe is a family favorite. ...Read More

The voice starts whispering to me as soon as my feet hit the floor and grows to a thunder as I near my closet door. “You can’t wear half of the things in here anymore.”  “All of your clothes are too tight.” “What woman has three different sizes of clothing, hoping that one day she...Read More

This weekend marks the celebration of Father’s Day. For many women, this is a time to honor the man who played the most significant role in her formation as a woman. The fortunate ones can point to a dad who faithfully loved his family and sacrificed to do so. These dads should be honored and...Read More