What does it look like to truly listen for God's voice, guard your mind with truth, and surrender your life daily to His will? In this post, I share a nerve-wracking moment of choosing obedience over fear, what I have learned about armoring up against lies, and how my word for the year, Surrender, has drawn me closer to God, my family, and myself. Learning to listen and obey has changed everything.

I weighed my options: should I buy the whole chicken from a local farm-to-table feed store or a big grocery chain? I said a simple, half-hearted prayer mixed with doubts. God answered my prayer in a way I didn’t expect. He desires open communication and knows our hearts deeply. Prayer is a powerful gift but can sometimes feel overwhelming or difficult when we don’t know the right words to say. My whole chicken prayer was a tangible reminder of God’s loving provision.

In this devotional, we follow the apostles as they struggle to understand where Jesus is going and His promise to return. Just like the apostles, we have moments we don't understand our circumstances. This devotional encourages us to bring our questions to Jesus, rest in His promises, and hold onto the hope of heaven.

I was excited but scared. This wasn’t part of our plan. I wasn’t supposed to be pregnant yet. The week trudged on, and the day to test again finally arrived. In a matter of seconds, the plus sign shone brightly. Ready or not, we would soon be parents to a bouncing baby boy.

Have you ever tried to learn something new? Maybe a new hobby or skill that would benefit you at work. I have. Learning takes a lot of effort and brain power. In her article on neuroplasticity , Lisa Bain, says, “Your brain is changing every day, by your choices, habits, and environment. Here’s what you need to know.” different colored plugs in shape of brain image by freepix.com Our brain changes moment by moment. Everything we think, create, and feel. New pathways are mad

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