THE BEAUTY OF A FLEXIBLE HEART: Preparing for Marriage God’s Way
THE BEAUTY OF A FLEXIBLE HEART: Preparing for Marriage God’s Way On Culture Apothecary, host Alex Clark and author Tilly Dillehay had one of the most honest conversations I’ve heard about marriage preparation and the single woman’s heart. Tilly, pastor’s wife and author of My Dear Hemlock, said something that stuck with me: “I think another thing that you can be […]
Clinging to Truth, Protecting Relationships: Truth, Relationships, and the Shockwaves of Charlie Kirk’s Death
Clinging to Truth, Protecting Relationships Truth, Relationships, and the Shockwaves of Charlie Kirk’s Death Okay ladies (and gents)… this isn’t my usual kind of post, but it’s for those of us in the church who are trying to navigate all the different opinions about what’s happening right now. My hope is that this encouragement will […]
How NOT to Treat Your Husband in Public
How NOT to Treat Your Husband in Public Recently, Rich and I went to dinner with another couple at a beautiful, romantic restaurant—the kind of place that feels special and intimate. The lights were low, the music soft, the atmosphere designed for connection. It was the kind of spot you’d pick for an anniversary, a […]
Pain Was My Teacher—Grace Was the Lesson
Pain Was My Teacher – Grace Was The Lesson Why is it important that we are gracious with those who are suffering? Because survival mode is ugly. Horrific, even. People don’t act like themselves when they’re desperate. They act like someone trying to claw their way out of something painful, devastating, or entangled […]
When the Shortcut Costs You
When the Shortcut Costs You I was headed home from a quick trip to Phoenix—just a casual Yuma-to-Phoenix-and-back kinda day. I make the drive often enough that I’ve basically earned a PhD in avoiding Phoenix rush hour. I know the times. I know the tricks. I know the pain. But not today, Satan. A late doctor […]
Breaking the Cycle of Empty Promises
Breaking the Cycle of Empty Promises Walk with me for a moment. The Parable of the Sower, often called the parable of the seed and soil, is primarily about how the gospel message (the seed) is received and grows within different hearts (the soils). However, it also carries broader implications about God’s Word and the […]
“Be Happy—It’s Up to You”
Be Happy—It’s Up to You Do you ever catch yourself thinking that if you can just get to the future… life will be good? When my husband is [blank] or my children are [blank], or when I lose 30 pounds, or when I’m finally brave enough to finish my degree, or when I start my ministry, or when my mother […]
KIDS: “Building Strength Through Struggle”
KIDS: Building Strength Through Struggle I was heading to the register at Hobby Lobby after spending almost an hour wandering the aisles, looking at things I didn’t need. But honestly, who can resist a new heart-shaped hole punch or coffee stickers for my journal? Apparently, not me. I saw an older couple approaching the line; […]
FROM COMFORT TO CALLING: Embrace Discomfort to Fulfill Your Purpose
FROM COMFORT TO CALLING: Embrace Discomfort to Fulfill Your Purpose Why do you behave that way? Why are you so defensive? Why can’t you just believe that I love you? What is wrong with you that you won’t LET me love you? Why do you think the worst? These are all questions I was faced with in my marriage. I […]
2025: Putting God’s Order First
2025: Putting God’s Order First Lately, everything I read or hear is full of advice and ideas for planning the New Year. I can feel hope in the air—this sense that 2025 will be different and better. It’s exciting to see so many people believing in a fresh start! And me too! I have been praying […]