Luke 10:41

It is a fascinating thing to watch people from the time the Thanksgiving meal is cleaned up to the time we usher in a new year. As one who dislikes crowds, watching people is the only thing that makes being at the mall an acceptable thing for me at this time of year. The attitudes……

“But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things” (Luke 10:41). Jesus visited the house of Mary and Martha, while travelling through a village called Beth……

I find it fascinating to watch people from the time the Thanksgiving meal is cleaned up to the time we usher in a new year. As one who dislikes crowds, watching people is the only thing that makes being at the mall an acceptable reality for me this time of year. The facial expressions in……

The pressures of life can easily add up and feel overwhelming. Even when we’re seeking God, it’s not easy to replace pressure with peace and joy. I add lots of pressure to my life without realizing it. I think I’m following God, but in my cloudy thinking, I am contributing to the pressure.…

Do you hate to disappoint? Would you rather jog a mile barefoot-on gravel- than have to say no? Do you feed on-dependon- praise? Are you a people-pleaser?…

“But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things” (Luke 10:41). Jesus visited the house of Mary and Martha, while travelling through a village called Beth……

Jesus wants our fellowship and devotion, not just our skills and efforts.…

I’m writing over at Proverbs 31 Ministries today and thought I’d share it with you too! This version has bonus content. I was combing the tangles out of the freshly shampooed hair of one of my favorite six-year-olds. We chatted about important things such as our favorite song in Frozen, do dogs go to heaven, and which is the prettiest color—pink or purple. Read more...…

I’m writing over at Proverbs 31 Ministries today and thought I’d share it with you too! This version has bonus content. I was combing the tangles out of the freshly shampooed hair of one of my favorite six-year-olds. We chatted about important things such as our favorite song in Frozen, do dogs go to heaven, and which is the prettiest color—pink or purple. Read more...…

To give you another taste of my women’s Bible study on the women of the Bible, I’m including here Lesson 10 about Martha and Mary on the topic of “Practicing God’s Presence.”…