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I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off. I was frustrated because we needed to leave for the party, but I wasn’t ready. I had run to the store that morning to buy a last minute birthday gift, tried to finish all the things on my to-do list, and made sure the kids were dressed. Frazzled, I plopped down to put my shoes on and growled, “We have to go now!” Everyone scrambled to the car. We rode in silence, mostly because no one dared to say a word for fear of ho

A childhood game of Red Rover becomes a lesson about what we all crave, to belong, to be chosen, to matter. One split-second decision can leave someone I love feeling betrayed and rejected. Jesus understands that pain firsthand. Betrayed by a close friend and rejected by those nearest to Him, He still chooses us, especially when we feel like outcasts. If you’ve ever carried the sting of rejection or the ache of betrayal, this story will remind you whose team you are welcome t

“You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream!” That is, until the ice cream starts melting, and creates a sticky mess that gets on everyone and everything. My son enjoying his ice cream cone. After my daughter’s T-ball game, we cooled off at our local Dairy Queen, grateful for the sweet treat and the air conditioning. They smiled contentedly, unaware of my eagerness to wash the sticky mess off their faces. My daughter enjoying her ice cream cone. When they finished thei

This picture depicts a woman smiling while holding her cell phone with a hand raised. Her hand is holding a thought bubble that says "Follow".

Running as fast as a Cheetah in their fancy light up shoes, giggles echoed across the gym. Frozen in time for a moment, a smile on the tagger’s face and a disgruntled frown on the other, each student eager to continue to play the game...

The journey to the cross is where sorrow and joy collide. “They hated me for no reason.” (John 15:25, CSB) Jesus was talking to his disciple

Cosmaa/shutterstock Have you ever played pin the tail on the donkey? It is a game that was played at birthday parties when I was growing...

Palo Duro Canyon Photo taken by author Obedience to God is a decision we make daily. I would say most days I choose to obey God, so, when...

“Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light...

A word. Just one word can build someone up or tear them down. We have the option to speak life or death into others. When we become...

I sat in the stillness of the early morning reading my advent devotional and my heart was stirred by the Holy Spirit. I had just read...

Have you ever baked with yeast? I have been baking cinnamon rolls lately, and while I was adding the yeast to the hot water I was...

Unseen The laughter of others bounced off the walls of the room while I sat wondering if they even noticed that I was there. Chatter from...

Frazzled, hot and nervous! I pulled into the Drury entrance with my heart racing. The conference was about to start and I only had 10...

This summer my church is having a weekly Bible study over the fruits of the Spirit. As this study started God put the word sanctify on...

I am going to write a series titled, God Said What, which will discuss different things throughout the Bible that God said which either...

Are you currently in God’s waiting room? Waiting for Him to heal you or a loved one. Waiting for Him to answer that prayer you’ve been...

There is so much hype for Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday, but what’s next? I wanted to take a different perspective this Easter and...

The lyrics “Knock, knock, knocking on heaven’s door” comes to mind when I think about people on their deathbeds, but also when I think...

Micah Tyler wrote a song titled, Different, which speaks to my heart every time I hear it. I want this song to be my life. It is truly...