I always hated Barbie. Now I know why! It doesn't paint a pretty picture of me, but even the ugly truth can set us free when it leads us to God's truth! And God's truth leads us to the God life, not just the good life.
Read MoreWhat happens if someone other than our spouse has access to our love bank? They can gain access without you even knowing it, and their deposits can put us in a very slippery place. Why is this so important and what can we do? Read more here about this two-part series at The Laundry Moms.
Read MoreBoundaries aren't selfish. They actually help us to be selfless! Here are 22 boundaries the Lord has taught me in order to be used by Him in my home and relationships. Need boundaries in your life? Maybe these will help you, too!
Read MoreLike my puppy JJ charging through his electric fence to freedom, I'm learning that the pleasure of living free in Christ is worth the pain of breaking free of bondage! In the same way I tend to push the boundaries before I learn painful lessons, I also desperately desire freedom in Christ and a life of power in the Holy Spirit, and I’m willing to go through just about anything to get it!
Read MoreOn this twelve-year anniversary of my mom's death, I remember with a smile the many times we'd get tickled over something silly and lose all control in a fit of giggles. It happens now with me and my girls. This particular time, when we should have been doing schoolwork, I lost all control as Apple's Photo Booth turned our faces into alien images. And God taught me about what it looks like to live like aliens in this world. That was four years ago, but it's as fresh in my mind today as it was four years ago when I first wrote this. She's no longer an alien. She's home.
Read MoreThe only value worldly riches have is in their heavenly purpose. If their value to us becomes greater than the value God places on them, then what we have will never be enough. Ever. When their value to us is their value to Him, then we will never be lacking. Ever. Beware of consoling your soul with what only has worldly value.
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