Beauty Among Thorns

Beauty Among Thorns

My husband and I recently moved to South Texas to live and work on a ranch, and I absolutely love it. I never thought I would say that about South Texas. I grew up in the Texas Hill Country, where there are oak trees, green grass, rolling hills, and beautiful spring...
New Beginnings

New Beginnings

New Beginnings: Seeing the New Thing God Is Doing Life has a way of changing—sometimes gently, sometimes suddenly. We make plans, set goals, and envision how our future will unfold. That recently happened to my husband and me. Though we were uncertain about the future...
Carrying The Greatest Gift

Carrying The Greatest Gift

Becoming a Light Bearer at Christmas: Carrying the Greatest Gift “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.”—Matthew 5:14 (NIV) At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus—the moment when light stepped into a dark world. Long before...
Lord, You Are My God

Lord, You Are My God

  Lord, You are my God.(Isaiah 25:1) Is this not the perfect prayer? When you are afraid—Lord, You are my God.When you are sick—Lord, You are my God.When circumstances overwhelm—Lord, You are my God. When the path ahead feels uncertain—Lord, You are my God.When your...
Trust Him, Trust Yourself: Learning to Walk in Step with God

Trust Him, Trust Yourself: Learning to Walk in Step with God

I once read a quote that said,“How would your life change if you knew you could trust yourself?” Would you breathe easier?Would you make decisions with more peace instead of second-guessing every step? Proverbs 3:5–6 (ESV) says: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart...