I married my husband Kris when I was 25. Like many Christian couples, engagement and marriage came fast which came with its own set of blessings and challenges. And, at age 34 I am still figuring out how to be a Godly wife, and that’s ok. I grew up in a time in culture that focused on the importance of individualism within the feminine experience. Phrases like, “I’m a strong … [Read more...] about Independent Woman to Interdependent Partnership
Family
Strengthening the bonds of family, those we were born with, those we are married to and those beyond who create a safe place for us to trust and grow.
Kingdom Living Blueprint: Knowing your identity in Christ
Our culture is in crisis. Everywhere you look, young people are being told that identity is something you can choose or redefine. Gender is confused, purpose is blurred, and truth is treated as optional. The result? A generation overwhelmed by anxiety, loneliness, and hopelessness. A 2023 study found that 47% of Gen Z students (ages 12–26) often or always … [Read more...] about Kingdom Living Blueprint: Knowing your identity in Christ
On Writing a Better Story
Years ago, after my father died, I wrote down some of the things I remembered him saying. No education is ever wasted. Don’t spend what you don’t have, always pay cash. It’s a privilege to pay taxes – somebody has to pay for the roads. These things were part of our everyday conversation, and I don’t know that my father meant them to stick in my mind forever. But I’ve come to … [Read more...] about On Writing a Better Story
Kingdom Living Blueprint
Worldview Series Introduction In a time when truth is often treated as relative and followers of Jesus face the defining question: ‘What lens are we using to see the world?’ research from Barna and the University of Arizona reveals a troubling reality that 85 percent of Christians today hold a pluralistic worldview, blending secular values with biblical faith. The result? A … [Read more...] about Kingdom Living Blueprint
Handing on the faith to the next generation
I recently attended a Father’s Day service at a large church in my city. Four fathers were selected to sit on chairs on the stage. The pastor said, “I want to interview four successful Christian parents of young adults who serve the Lord and are in the church.” The dads on stage then spoke of what they did in parenting and what their young adults were studying in various … [Read more...] about Handing on the faith to the next generation