In 2023, I came to a shocking realization. It seemed like every time I committed to intentional, continual study of my Bible, some major trial would come into my life. Really.
I was new, all alone, and very sad. During Dad’s sickness, I longed to know God, or at least something bigger than an imaginary Santa Claus. I had no idea how clearly God would answer that longing.
Today is Memorial Day 2025 and there are so many who sacrificed much and have given their lives as they served our country. “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” -Jesus (John 15:12-13)
Have you ever sensed the Lord leading you to do something crazy? I have. And he revealed himself to me in specific and significant ways.
Trigger warning (please don’t drop your laptop or phone and run away screaming.) I’m about to mention the “M-word”: Modesty.
As a mom of two daughters, modesty has been a regular topic of conversation since they were about a year old and we had to buy their first swimsuit. Now I find it continues on an annual cycle. “What about this dress for Homecoming? Christmas? Prom?” “How about these shorts for Youthcamp or this uniform for cross country or track?” “Can I wear this to school?” And before you know it, they are asking the same thing about bridesmaids and wedding dresses.
