Exploring Acts 4โ€“6: Filled With the Spirit

There is so much to see and learn from the action-packed book of Acts, so I'm only sharing snippets of thoughts and insights that stand out to meโ€”things like being filled with the Spirit, courage, prayer, authority, persecution, leadership, and of course more salvation verses.

Holy Thinking: My New Spiritual Practice

Holy thinking is the intersection of soul care, discernment, and pondering. How awesome is that? I was especially pleased to discover that Mary of Nazareth exemplified this spiritual practice. How perfect for a way to describe all the things Iโ€™m passionate about.

Happy Mother’s Day to My Expectant Daughter-in-Law

I sent my first Motherโ€™s Day card to my daughter-in-law who is pregnant with her first child and our first grand. This is what I told her.

The Difference between Envy and Jealousy

Do you know the difference between envy and jealousy? I did not until I heard a message from Jamin Roller at Citizens Church, Plano, Texas. I owe these thoughts to him.

Wise Words From My Mom

My mom was a keeper (pun intended). She kept documents, notes, calendars, prayer letters, cardsโ€”anything she thought important. On this thirteen anniversary of her graduation to glory, I share some of my motherโ€™s wise words.