She was desperate. She had been patient, much longer than anyone would expect. Judah, her father-in-law, had promised her he would take care of things and yet he had failed her once again. Tamar was her name and the strategy she felt compelled to carry out is truly beyond our comprehension today. Yet, somehow, her […]
A word of good news wraps peace around a longing heart. During Advent, we celebrate the arrival of the Prince of Peace—the long-awaited Messiah—and we are reminded how Jesus was born into a world that was anything but peaceful. Yet even then there were some faithful people still waiting expectantly for God to change things. […]
When you think of Mary, the mother of Jesus, what is the first image that comes to mind? During Advent, we see beautiful paintings of Mary cradling her newborn son at the manger. During Easter, sculptures remind us of Mary cradling her crucified Savior at the cross. Those images try to capture the love between a mother […]
The giggly gurgles of a baby are some of the sweetest sounds on earth. That fresh, squeezably soft infant skin has a fragrance all its own. Twinkling tiny eyes that blink with delight can bring joy to any heart. God sends babies to us in cute packages. Yet, not everyone gets one. I remember my […]
Who are your mentors? Who are you mentoring? Whether you want to be a mentor or are looking for one, what are the marks of a willing mentor? Women’s relationships are extremely important to God and are used to shape us into the women God has created and called us to be. My favorite biblical […]
