Finding Hope Within Disappointment

The holidays have come and gone. I didn’t get the white Christmas I was dreaming of. Unseasonably warm, it rained most of the day. Ironing my mother’s tablecloth reminded me of holidays gone by; highlighting the fact she is no longer with us. As the morning wore on, I...

What God Says about Sexual Assault

During the last few months, we’ve been subjected to numerous reminders of how women are mistreated, undervalued and sexually assaulted. Whether or not you support one political candidate or the other, the truth is still a reality – no matter who is guilty of the...

God’s Heart for Women

The next time you’re in a group of people, look around at the women . At least 25% of them have been sexually assaulted or will be during their lifetimes. For those who are married, half of them will be divorced. A majority will struggle through depression and low...

Not Even the Tiniest Inkling

Why do you suppose God says so many times and in so many ways that he loves us? Is it because we humans are so hard-headed, we have to hear it over and over before we finally get it? Maybe it’s because in our uniqueness we each hear “I love you” in our own way. Or...