Living in Faith

A little encouragement for Christmas week

We're in the final countdown to Christmas, which can be exciting and fun on multiple levels -- but can also be stressful, tiring, or sad. To be honest, I'm feeling all those things, sometimes all on the same day. If you're like me and want to snag a few minutes to refocus on the most… Continue reading A little encouragement for Christmas week

Christian non-fiction, Living in Faith

Finding hope in dark places

Some days seem like all sunshine and roses. Other days … not so much. When you need a reminder of where our true hope is found, download the fall issue of Refresh magazine and read how hope shines in dark places (including my article, “Nightmare Prayers”).

Living in Faith, Prayer, Scripture Lessons, Scripture verses

When if feels too bold to pray for what we want

One of the most amazing things about God is that He invites us to pray to Him anytime, anywhere, about anything. The Bible stresses this over and over, whether what we’re praying for is big or small, something that would seem inconsequential to someone else, or something that could be life-changing. But what about those… Continue reading When if feels too bold to pray for what we want