Picture courtesy of: money.cnn.com "The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?" There is no exception. The heart, whether male or female, is wicked. God does not rank sin on a hierarchical ladder. Humans do, but God doesn't. James 4:17 clearly states, "Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins." Based on … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Pray for Lost Loved Ones
How to Pray for the Lost Isn't our God wonderful? We have tasted and seen that He is good. We have experienced the overwhelming fullness of joy in His presence. We can testify that His yoke is easy and His burden is light. One of the hallmarks of a Christ-follower is that we long for others to know Him, too. Especially those we love. And I sort of think it … [Read more...]
Life as a Seminary Wife
Q and I were talking the other day about how long he's been in school and we realized that it's been 22 years. He's only 29!We got married in July of 2007 and he started seminary that August. Our life together has consisted of seminary, ministry, and adoption. To say that the last six years have been crazy would be an understatement. In six years we have … [Read more...]
An Attitude of Gratitude
Q had an opportunity to preach (to the adults) last Sunday and he did such a great job. The title of his message was "An Attitude of Gratitude". Photo CreditFor our family, this Thanksgiving day comes with a few tears. The last year for our family has been insane. In November we lost our first biological baby to an ectopic pregnancy. In March my sister's … [Read more...]
Remembering the Gifts {DaySpring}
I've been yearning for the Lord, lately. To write that just seems so wrong to me. This ministry life; it leaves you feeling you have to be on and perfect all the time. How does the pastor's wife feel out of tune with the Lord?It's all me. None of Him.I lay in bed at night and I pray, "Lord give me a deeper desire for you, a deeper desire … [Read more...]