When it comes to the world of wills and trust funds, bizarre stories of big money take center stage…

Today's reading stands as one of my favorite passages, a piece of Scripture I've held onto for a long time. Numerous things stick out to me throughout these four verses. But there is also a thread sewn into all these different ideas - God is in charge of our hearts and wants to bring healing to them.

Today, we live a "high test," fast lane, immediate gratification, microwave timing kind of life. I try to be intentional about my quiet time, yet with pressure on many fronts - unanticipated emergencies, shifting schedules and multiple conflicting priorities - it can be difficult to carve out that time to recharge…

When my parents dropped me off at college, they taught me one final life lesson: how to do laundry. Yes, as embarrassing as it is, I am a momma's boy who got coddled too much growing up…

"Guys.... he's not moving!" Panic set in as we surrounded our lifeless friend. Each one of us dropped our pillows, realizing we were in trouble. Eventually, Andrew began to groan and roll around, and we all breathed a sigh of relief, but then someone asked the question everyone was thinking…

Let's face it: small talk can be awkward, uncomfortable, clumsy, and distressing, especially if you're an extreme introvert like myself. You don't know what to say or where to begin…

My yard is a blanket of red and gold leaves. So much so, I can barely see any grass at all. I’m constantly amazed by the specific orientation of our house within our neighborhood and the way that everyone else’s trees somehow drop their leaves into our small patch of earth.

Prayer is powerful.

The Scriptures have so many verses that encourage, challenge, teach, and compel us to pray. The disciples who walked with Jesus asked Him to teach them how to pray (Luke 11:1)…

Last night, to help unwind, our family sat down to put together a puzzle. Piece by piece, the picture on the box started to come together. Towards the end, we realized that we were a few pieces short…

Growing up, one of my favorite games to play was Hide and Seek. It started when I was a toddler attempting to hide from dad. As he would begin to count, I'd giggle and try to find a place to hide, typically ending up underneath a blanket, inside a closet, or behind a sofa (with my feet hanging out)…

Webster's Unabridged Dictionary defines wisdom as "knowledge, and the capacity to make due use of it."…

As I stood amidst a sea of runners packed in the starting corral like sardines, my nerves were getting the better of me. All those months of training lead up to this moment - my first attempt at running a half marathon…

I was extremely anti-vegetable growing up. Despite everyone telling me how good they were for me, I rejected them at every turn. I went so long before giving them a second chance. Now, I am a vegetable lover, and cannot imagine meals without them…

One thought ran through my mind as I walked my oldest daughter through the college fair. No, it had nothing to do with how quickly she was growing up or devising a plan to bypass the out-of-state university booths ensuring she stays closer to home…

Rest always feels like a place that lies just beyond our reach. We think that as soon as we get things under our control, we will experience those precious moments of rest…

A few years ago, My One Word was steadfast. I chose it in hopes of finding deep-rooted stability in Christ alone. Our culture is constantly pulling us in all different directions, and my desires tug at me even more, but I wanted to stand firm in an ever-changing world and know that my life gets built on the foundation of Christ…

As a parent, watching your kids grow up is difficult for a host of reasons: dealing with adolescence, giving up control, and the realization that in the near distant future, they will no longer be living under your roof…

As a huge sports fan, there is nothing better than arguing with friends (and sometimes strangers) about random sports topics…

I think coming near to God is simpler than we think. I don't say it's easier because I don't think it is easy to approach the one true living God that we get the privilege to come near, but I do think it is simple…

Even though I've worn glasses for most of my life, I still remember the day I put on my first pair. I couldn't make out the words on the chalkboard from my seat in the back of Mr. Holt's second-grade classroom…