Many authors challenge me to think deeply about important issues, but few authors plunge me into the depths of theological reflection...

Everyone enjoys having his or her mugshot taken, right? In my job at a local clinic, one of my responsibilities is to take pictures of...

What a fun snow day! When I went to bed last night, I had no confidence whatsoever that the snowy forecast would be correct. I’m so...

Part 3 of a 3-Part Advent Series How would you describe your comfort zone? While comfort zones might look different from person to...

Part 2 of a 3-Part Advent Series The Christmas season is full of so many beautiful lights. Trees sparkle through the windows, rooftops...

Part 1 of a 3-Part Advent Series Lately my daughters have filled our home with the joyous sounds of Christmas carols on the piano. One of...

Do you have a bucket list of things you want to do before you leave this earth? My list is replete with places I want to see, adventures...

My daughters love to read books aloud as they ride in the car, which is a wonderfully productive use of the great amount of time we spend...

Earlier this week one of my neighbors rang my doorbell. As I greeted him, he handed me two $100 gift cards that he said my husband had...

It's been quite a while since I have written a blog post. The last month was full of preparation for the very first Behold Women's...

This past weekend my daughters participated in a mile fun run. They occasionally ask to go for a run with me, but it is always a...

Do you have trouble paying attention for an extended period of time? You are not alone. The ability to focus well seems to be a lost...

One of my family's favorite things to do is travel. We love to take road trips and visit beautiful places in the middle of nowhere,...

At least twice a month I have the pleasure of working alongside an incredible team of volunteers to provide dental care at the local...

Words are powerful. With words, God created order out of nothing. With words, Jesus calmed the raging sea. With words, Jesus raised...

This past weekend I took a group of ladies from my church to a women's conference at Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters in Andrews, NC. It...

I hate coffee. This sad reality has not always been true for me. For years I enjoyed two cups of coffee every morning. Strong, black...

As I type, my house feels like it has been turned upside down. Furniture is in random places, and many of my belongings are strewn...

Have you heard any good news lately? News media outlets and social media platforms seem to thrive on sharing bad news. Negativity...

Yesterday was Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Easter when we remember the day Jesus entered Jerusalem for the very eventful week leading...