Living in the Aftermath of Loss…and How the Bible Guides You Out
The jarring exposure to death left me frozen. For months, I felt dazed by grief but aware that time was…
Priority 2023
Hello, Ladies! Carmen here, and I’m excited to talk with you about this year’s Priority Conference. It’s only four weeks…
(in)Dependence
My spidey senses, a.k.a. Holy Spirit discernment, tingle[s] every time someone says, “You are enough.” I hesitate to agree. Not…
Spiritual Impostor Syndrome
I am an imposter. This is a lie I fight with EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. It may not sound exactly…
The Impossible Salvation
Have you ever felt salvation is impossible? Have you had nights when you have been on your knees before God…
Lessons from the last three years
On March 12, 2020, I stood at the end of a long line with a basketful of granola bars, peanut…
From Faithful Dandelions to Nurturing Trees
The Bible is full of realities that seem to be paradoxes: exultation through humility (James 4:10), strength through weakness (2…
Quilting as Prayer
Recently, I began quilting. A craft I have only dabbled in before, but this creative outlet has helped me to…
Blessings and Lessons in the Midst of Autism
I grew up in the typical American family of days-gone-by. It consisted of a working dad and a homemaking mom…
The Insidious Sin of Slander
How exactly would you define slander? Maybe you’ve heard someone drag another’s name through the mud, damage a person’s reputation,…