I love home makeover shows. It’s incredible to see a broken-down old house transformed into a beautiful new home and to follow along and as the transformation unfolds one day at a time. The before and after pictures always blow my mind. Something similar happens to us when we surrender…
There is something about expecting visitors that triggers a cleaning frenzy in my home. We work together to take care of every little detail, down to fluffing the pillows and lighting the candles. I love how my home looks when it’s ready for guests. But if you stopped by unannounced…
When Jesus taught the disciples to pray, (The Lord’s Prayer, Matthew 6:9-13) one of the things He taught them (and us) to pray for was that God’s will would be done on earth as it is in heaven. As I was reflecting on this, something dawned on me that I…
Many years ago, my church did a series on a book called The Prayer of Jabez. I don’t remember much about the book, but I remember the verse that it was based on. [Jabez] was the one who prayed to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me…
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. (Romans 12:2 NLT) When people look at me, do…