Helping Women Rely on the Sufficiency of Scripture in Every Season
Think of the last time you were feeling “blue” or even depressed. Did you flip through pages of Scripture, looking for something to bring relief? Did one of your kind, well-intentioned friends quote Romans 8:28, reminding you that God works all things together for good? You were hoping to feel…
You do not have to go far to find countless books written on the topic of “hearing God’s voice” or “discerning the will of God.” It’s overwhelming because many well known “Christian” teachers don’t even align with each other. Surely, it can’t be this difficult and confusing to figure out…
“Love is love.” This phrase has been paraded by those who support the LGBTQ movement. The idea is, if two people “love” each other, what’s the big deal? Let them love each other. It doesn’t hurt anything. Is that true though? Is it harmless to engage in a romantic, sexual…
I’ve noticed something mysterious about the Lord in my relatively short life span thus far. The times He uses me most are the times I believe I am the most useless. Life is certainly full of ups and downs, trials and joys. There have been a few times when I’ve…
Where do you turn when your heart is overcome with sorrow? Who do you call when you can’t bear to think of facing one more day? Who’s the first person you think to call when your world is crashing down? None of us are strangers to suffering; its part of…
This may sound silly, but many years ago when I was a teen, a friend and I both discussed how we struggled with spiritual pride. By this I mean we felt superior to those around us, believing that a lot of the religiosity we were producing was of our own…
Lately, I have realized something about myself that quite frankly, I hate. Spiritually speaking, I have multiple personality disorder. I bow at the altar of man rather than God. In some situations I seek to be liked, avoid conflict, or even division that could be caused by sharing the gospel.…
The year 2020 has certainly been one to remember. If I had to pick one word to describe it, I would choose “isolation.” So many have literally had to isolate themselves from others for an extended period of time. As a result, many of us are lonely, depressed, and homesick.…
Recently, I surprised my two oldest children by taking them to California to visit our very good friends. My children had been asking me almost weekly for the past two years to go back to see these dear friends. It truly was a gift from the Lord to reunite, play…
I have often been asked, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” I usually answer with a simple statement which is, “Only one person is good and He suffered the most unimaginable physical, emotional, and spiritual pain possible…” Why? Because of His great love. You see, until we…
In counseling many women, I’ve noticed a glaringly common theme: wives are attempting to please their husbands at all costs. There is no doubt that pleasing your husband is a part of your commitment to the covenant of marriage. Paul acknowledges this when he is actually highlighting one of the…
Parenting is incredibly difficult—more so, if you want to do it in a way that is honoring to God. Surely, there is nothing new under the sun. Parenting was difficult for our very first parents (Adam and Eve), as they had to deal with their own sin and the sin…
As a domestic abuse counselor, I’m frequently asked by pastors, elders, advocates, and friends—”How can I best help her?” Depending on who is asking, my answer may vary, as each person plays a significant and unique role in helping a victim of domestic violence. While it is certainly of utmost…
Parenting sure has it’s share of challenges. If you have been blessed with multiple children, you’ve likely also had to deal with multiple sin issues, multiple times a day, sometimes all at once! Don’t forget about your own sin that often emerges when dealing with everyone else’s sin issues. Humbly,…
Anxiety is crippling, sometimes even paralyzing. It’s hard to go a day without feeling anxious. Sadly, we worry about everything, even as Christians. Will we run out of money? Will my children turn away from the Lord? What if I don’t make it into college? What if I get in…
Have you even been walking through the woods or working in the yard only to suddenly feel a cut on your arm or leg? Upon further investigation, you realize that you have just crossed paths with a thornbush. Although small, thorns certainly can inflict pain, causing you to change direction.…
I love to counsel other women. I love to be a part of the work that God does in their lives through His precious Word. Seeing God rescue them from life dominating sins, depression, and many other life issues by His truth gives me great joy. Ironically, I find that…
I have noticed a very disturbing trend among Christians when it comes to the topic of sex in marriage. Christian literature has inundated women with the idea that it is their primary duty to selflessly submit to their husband’s sexual demands without any reservations. I’ve spoken with dear ladies who…