It is amazing how I can be minding my own business, then all of sudden, a scenario enters my thoughts playing out like a trailer for a movie. I may see a person who is tattooed and pierced from head to toe. Many unkind thoughts start attacking my mind. Now when this happens, I have two options. One, is to allow my thoughts to take control and be standoffish. Or, I can do as the Bible says and take every thought captive. Girlfriend, I always have a chose. I can act on my immed

Over the last few months, this world has given us many things to weep over. We have seen the loss of life with our fellow brothers and sisters in the Middle East for their faith, the terrorist attack in Paris, and now the loss of life in San Bernardino. It is quite overwhelming. The pain and suffering is difficult to watch, let alone endure. My heart is so heavy for the families who have lost loved ones, and I cannot imagine the grieving they are experiencing. It seems as if

Now that Thanksgiving has passed, it is time for the Christmas season to commence. Yes, now is the time for shopping, children's programs, and late night wrapping sessions. This beautiful season does come with its busyness; and yet, there are many reasons why Christmas is the best time of the year. As we celebrate the season with the sentimental decorations, candles burning brightly, and divine music permeating our abode, let’s remember to celebrate. For it is a delightful ti

What a loaded question, as we approach the time in which we give thanks. Yes, it is the week of Thanksgiving. A time when most Americans will gather around the table and say a short prayer of grace sprinkled with thanks. Many may partake in our family tradition, in which we go aroundthe table and give each person a moment to state for what they are thankful. Naturally, it is a very endearing time I personally treasure. However, for some it is a glimpse into their heart, and f

As I was reading in Daniel 6, I was struck with shock by what I read about Daniel. Daniel lived in a foreign land with a different culture that was not conducive to his faith. Many fellow officials in the kingdom didn't particularly care for Daniel. Yet, Daniel found favor with the king. It appears many were jealous of the favor of God on his life. Whatever the reasons, many joined together to conspire against Daniel. They desired to find a fault in Daniel, so they could brin

It is not difficult to observe the venom of envy poisoning our society today. I hear a lot of people who believe so and so doesn’t deserve this or that. It is not fair she has that car, job, house, or even parents. Some say envy is green; well, maybe, but I say “envy makes people ugly and bitter.” Sisters, don’t allow yourself to go there, or even visit the place of envy for a moment. Envy is a poison which Satan uses to stifle our growth and keep us in a state of dissatisfac

Have you ever sat in a dark stadium, you look around and can’t see how many people are attending the same concert as you? But then all of a sudden, they turn the lights up, and you realize all the seats are full. You then think, “I had no idea so many people were here.” This is how I think we see our struggle. It is amazing to me, when I speak at conferences, how many women come up afterwards and pour their hearts out because they were convinced they were the only one who st

Kindness is a simple gesture of caring. Kindness is not always shown, desired by strangers, but when expressed, never forgotten. Why isn’t kindness part of our everyday experience? It is so easy to show a little kindness, to appreciate people. Anyone can give a smile, say “thank you”, or tell someone they are doing a good job! Why is kindness such a rarity? Aren’t we Christians to walk in kindness daily? Maybe we are too occupied with our thoughts, or we are rushed with thi

We all love a secret. Isn’t it exciting to know the scoop on someone before others do? I don’t know why we revel in knowing things that others don’t. It is like having an edge on someone. Some secrets are fun and entertaining, like finding out the secret of a pregnancy, wedding, or a gift before anyone else. However, I wonder in the sea of secrets, how many have been kept? How long did the secret stay secret? How was the secret revealed? You know who loves secrets? SATAN. He

Don’t you hate it when your stomach growls like a roaring lion? You are in a meeting or with a friend and your stomach waits for that perfect moment of silence, and then with all fanfare, it decides to let everyone know how you have denied it. Yes, it can be quite humorous or a little embarrassing, depending on the volume of the roar. Isn’t it fascinating how God made our body to function, to make us aware of a need? Of course, as soon as possible you attend to the needs of