Posts tagged “Encouragement”
5 questions for better decision making
You are bombarded with choices. A survey of two thousand adults by Noom (a psychology-based weight loss app) found that you make 122 informed…
Pro (every) life meets relational needs
If the Christian church is passionate about protecting every life, then we will need to learn how to meet relational needs. When an unplanned…
The bigger picture of abortion
During middle school, my church showed me a video of what happens during a late-term abortion. It was, as you can imagine, graphic enough…
Where’s the Shepherd?
In Psalm 23:1 God proclaims his protection in full measure! “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.” But what about when you’re stuck…
Fostering friendship leads to happiness
“If you had to make one life choice, right now, to set yourself on the path to future health and happiness, what would it…
God’s love is bigger than dollar signs
My family and I made a decision recently that was a little bit scary. It was scary because it impacted the amount of monthly…
The first Christians loved life
The Romans, as you may have heard, did not love children. Not only did they often abort them; they also “exposed” them, meaning that…
Goodbye isn’t the end
Goodbye—is there a worse word in the English language? As I type this, I am surrounded by moving boxes and packing tape. Our family…
Spurs and barrel racing
One of the most popular competitions in the Austin rodeo is barrel racing, where the fastest time wins. The rider and horse bust out…
Plan for a train
Plan for a train One of my daughter’s track coaches was known for being that kind of coach—the one who set a high bar…
Shine the light on your words and thoughts
“Whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done…
Jesus goes rep for rep with us
As a mom of four, it’s hard to make time for fitness, but I squeeze in exercise during my kids’ naptime. I love using…