“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” — Ephesians 6:10 I recently celebrated my 63rd birthday, and yes, I ate the cake. I love cake! After more than four decades of teaching fitness classes, I’ve learned that healthy aging isn’t about never eating the cake. It’s about what we consistently do … Read more
“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much…”Luke 16:10 (NIV) Some of life’s greatest lessons aren’t learned when we have plenty. They’re learned when we discover that God’s provision is enough. There was a season in my life when “very little” described almost everything I owned. As a single mother, … Read more
“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” Colossians 3:2 (NIV) Our focus determines our outlook. Sometimes that focus can be blurred by our circumstances.This past week gave me plenty of opportunities to complain. Kentucky summers have a personality all their own. The heat was relentless, the humidity wrapped around us like a … Read more
“So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.” John 8:36 (NLT) What does it really mean to be free? Every Fourth of July, we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. This year is especially meaningful as our nation celebrates 250 years of independence. We gather with family, wave the American flag, … Read more
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.” Jeremiah 1:5 When was the last time someone asked if you were pregnant? I’m not talking about physical pregnancy. I’m talking about being pregnant with a calling, a ministry, a book, a business idea, a song, a … Read more
