Can I be honest and tell you that I haven’t always loved the story of Esther in the Bible?
It’s one of the stories that I didn’t always understand from the first time I read it.
Let me be frank, I’m a very analytical person. I like to go from point A to point B. There is no need for A.1, A.2, or A.3. And there is definitely no reason to get sidetracked on C, D, E, L, M, N, O, P.
A two second question deserves a two second answer.
Let’s be honest, we all struggle with something. And sometimes, we’d like to know just what the Bible says about it. You know, find out if our struggle is even worth struggling with in the first place. Or maybe we talk ourselves into something…
Clinging to God’s promises when you wake up in the wilderness with Victoria Grace. As I woke up and my mind began to orientate to a new day, reality hit like a sucker punch. I’m walking through the wilderness called “cancer”, and for the…
In a previous blog post I told the story of the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that shook Alaska (and to some extent, my faith) last November. As I write this, I have the benefit of hindsight. Our home hasn’t been repaired yet, but we are…
Let’s be honest for a moment… parenting is hard. Even on the good days. Even under “normal circumstances.” (Whatever that means.) My children are growing up. Our youngest (twins) will turn 12 this year. They start 6th grade in the fall. I’ve started reminiscing…
Have you ever had a season when you struggled to summon the strength to get out of bed each morning? Perhaps you are in such a season now. I wrote this post to encourage and help you. And I also have a favor to…
Between a massive migraine and a stomach bug, I don’t have much of an introduction for this week’s featured post……
Several years ago we were at the beginning of a long walk through health-related issues with a loved one. It was recommended that we visit the Mayo Clinic, so we made the appointment and waited three months until the scheduled date. In the meantime,…
Today on our blog, Sarah Callen is talking about getting uncomfortable with emotions. She shares her story and some encouragement for others. “You view things clinically so you don’t have to feel.” Excuse you? I tried to summon a rebuttal or a reaction, but…
If you’ve read this blog for long, you know that I love the grace the Gospel offers. And that I’m no fan of the boot-strap Gospel. Nothing in me wants encourage others (or myself) to try-harder or just do-better. Everything in me clings to…
Spring is upon us and in full bloom. With spring comes hope and renewal, a brand new season filled with new opportunities. Outside my living room window, there is a stunning double-blossomed cherry tree full of gorgeous pink blooms. The tree is exceptionally beautiful…
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. If your children are still little, you have probably been getting handwritten notes and crafts they created at school. Maybe some flowers or cards. On the bulletin board next to my desk I have a Mother’s Day…
Note: The opinions and references mentioned in “Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places” are the authors and do not necessarily represent that of the Candidly Christian ministry or other contributors. Written by Elo Claire Odogbo I struggled with approval addiction for a…
I have been totally, and completely, overwhelmed this week. I started a new organization system at the end of last month that helped me feel like I got a handle on things… so what did I do? I took on more work. Now I…
I have a confession. It is a confession of sin. And it isn’t the worst one, it is pretty little, but still sin. The other day I was trying to save time, and I took a left out of a parking lot when there…
Have you ever felt afraid to be yourself? You probably didn’t think of it that way, but you just act a certain way around certain people. You know, because it’s more acceptable. You want to fit in……
