Transforming Truth “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” – Romans 12:2 I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels like the retail rush into the Christmas holiday hits…

Transforming Truth: Gratitude “Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” – Psalm 136:1 This November marks three years since I started my journey to relieve anxiety, restore peace, and revive hope by stepping outside for soul-soothing walks with the Lord during a desperate season of resurfacing physical…

Today I’m sharing one of my devotions, “An Unexpected Harvest,” in a very special place: On the Proverbs 31 Ministries website, in the Encouragement for Today devotions series! What an honor to be among the excellent writers featured here—I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity to share what God placed on my heart with all…

Transforming Truth: Missional “And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.’” –Mark 16:15 (ESV) I vividly remember the year I found myself sitting next to my homeschooling sister-in-law and my first-generation homeschooling mother-in-law at the Denver Missional Women’s Conference. Both happened to be in town at…

Transforming Truth: Spiritual Refreshment “Six days you shall do your work, but on the seventh day you shall rest; that your ox and your donkey may have rest, and the son of your servant woman, and the alien, may be refreshed.” –Exodus 23:12 My husband and I have always loved hiking. Before we had children,…

Transforming Truth: Spiritual Discipline “And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.” – Mark 1:35 (ESV) I did it again this morning. I set my alarm an hour earlier than I needed to so I wouldn’t have to rush…