God’s Love Language
In his book The Five Love Languages, best-selling author Dr. Gary Chapman presents a concept called “love language.” Written primarily for married couples, the book theorizes that in relationships we all speak a primary love language which falls into one of five categories; quality time, words of affirmation, acts of service, physical touch, and receiving…
Unshakable Hope
Life is powered by an intangible phenomenon called hope—the belief that what one desires can be obtained. Everyone has a spark of hope inside that drives us to continuously move forward with expectation and optimism for the future. Some believe that hope is innate, others think that it’s extraneous, and many feel that it’s faith…
New Year’s Resolutions
Setting goals at the start of a new year is a time-honored tradition that millions of people participate in. Whether the resolve is to lose weight, achieve better money habits or prioritize self-care, people from all around the world make New Year’s resolutions with the hopes of improving their lives. At times I have had…
It’s Time for the Esthers to Arise
When I was a little girl I loved the biblical story of Esther because it was reminiscent of Cinderella and had fairytale elements that I romanticized. My young mind was captivated by the story arc and amazed by this female character who alone altered the course of a nation’s history. As I matured and grew…
Cultivating the Garden of God’s Presence
I drove through a neighborhood yesterday and saw several yards that were overgrown with weeds. The weeds had grown so wild, they left no trace of what was there before. In direct contrast, this tree-lined street also featured elegant homes with perfectly manicured lawns and beautiful flowerbeds that dazzled the eyes. All of a sudden,…