Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. -Romans 12:9-10
Faith in Jesus will get you to heaven, but are you pointing others in that direction as well? Learn how to be holy in all relationships—dating, family, and friends.
Happy New Year, it’s resolution time! Are you someone who gets into New Year’s resolutions? If not, I encourage you to give it a try. The flip of the calendar is a good time for self-change because of its fresh-start feeling, and making a resolution or two is one way… Read More »11 New Year’s Resolutions That Will Benefit Others
The word “obedience” tends to invoke a negative reaction in most people. Dogs go to obedience school, children are expected to be obedient to their parents. So by the time you’re a teen, you rather focus on independence than obedience. But when it comes to your relationship with God, the… Read More »Stay True to God’s Word, Score For the Team
You got the inside scoop about my short story series in Spotlight on Seasons of Kane. Welcome to Part 2, where I share inside information on my stand-alone Christian YA short stories! Dive into fun facts, behind-the-scenes intelligence, and author insights that will enhance your reading experience. TAKE NOTE: All… Read More »More Author Insights On My Christian YA Short Stories
Respect. Aretha Franklin sang about it, Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke about it, teachers in primary and secondary schools preach it every day. And yet, here we are in a world where good examples of genuine, unconditional respect are hard to come by, especially in the news. I feel pretty… Read More »Why Everyone Deserves Unconditional Respect
On a beautiful autumn day in 2009, my husband and I pledged our commitment to each other in a small country church packed with people. I wore my grandmother’s 1940s wedding dress and walked down the aisle on my father’s arm to while friends performed original music composed by yours… Read More »The Lost Art of Commitment: Be Different, Follow Through!
Do you know how to be a good listener? No, seriously. Do you truly know how to listen so others will talk and share their deepest hurts? Their darkest fears? The opinions and beliefs they know you won’t agree with? Good, honest listening has become something of a lost art—and… Read More »Do You Know How to Listen So Others Will Talk?
Most of us tend to view the mind as a sanctuary—a place to hide our innermost workings from the rest of the world. But what if, at any given moment, there was the high possibility someone could hear what you were thinking as clearly as if you’d spoken it out… Read More »Warning: Control Your Thoughts Now, Before They Control You
Do you know how to love God? How many people never, ever ponder that question? Some assume believing in Jesus is enough. Combine that with a prayer of thanks every now and then, and you’re good to go, right? Bonus points for going to church on Christmas and Easter or… Read More »How to Love God: What is God’s Love Language?