Have you ever been convicted in a T.J. Maxx? No? Just me? Yesterday I was in a hurry; I had too many things on my list and no time to get them all done. One of my errands was to pick up some bedding items from T.J. Maxx. I should have had a game…
I approached the beautiful entrance of the Fort Benning army base one night. The grand entrance lit up with bright lights that demanded a high level of respect. The entrance covered the four-lane highway like a bridge with a row of American flags blowing in the wind and high columns on all four corners which…
Trust. I thought I had this one in the pocket. Years ago, I was so excited to finish writing a Bible study with this topic because I thought it would be an easy one for me. I thought I had conquered the issue of trust many, many years ago. I was stunned when I began…
What makes forgiveness such a hard choice? Why do so many of us struggle with offering forgiveness? Choosing to forgive in this world often seems like we are validating the act; that in some way, we are saying what happened is okay. Forgiveness can be seen as a sign of weakness or a sign…
Have you ever been reading through scripture, or just living life and run into a BIG QUESTION for God? Or maybe you’ve run into a circumstance or struggle that made you question God’s character, sovereignty, authority, or goodness? I know I have, and for many years I really just shied away from those confusing stories…
In Genesis 26: 19-22, Isaac and his people have moved to the Valley of Gerar after Abimelech kicked them out. The herdsmen of Gerar are frustrated that Isaac is there trying to dig a well for his people. There is quarreling and frustration over the well-digging. Isaac actually dug two wells that the herdsman…
Five years! It feels like a blink of an eye, and I am thoroughly amazed that God has allowed me this honor to serve Him and women in this manner. This year has been almost eight years in the ministry and is our fifth anniversary of becoming a non-profit. Though the logos, events, and…
I received the gift of a new Bible last Christmas. I did not really want a new Bible. I was comfortable with my old one and had written so many notes in it that I hated to lose it. But, it was past time to replace my old one as the clear package sealing tape…
This Wednesday launches our new podcast, Act 2 by Choosing Him Ministries. Our desire is to share how God has and is working in our lives as we encounter the next Act, Act 2. Maybe you are thinking, Act 2? how about 3 or 4? Well this fits you too! We often seek a redo,…
“I wait [patiently] for the Lord, my soul [expectantly] waits, And in His word do I hope. Psalms 130:5 AMP How do you wait? Is it with an impatient and anxious spirt or is it with peace knowing that the Lord sees the whole picture and you can’t. The same God who spoke all things…