Do you have a dream to do something, be something or go somewhere? The Bible tells us that dreams have several purposes. Dreams can restrain us from evil (Genesis 20:13), reveal God’s will (Genesis 28:11- 22), encourage us (Judges 7:13-15), reveal the future (Genesis 37:5-10), and instruct us (Matthew 1:20). In speaking with women, […]
Joyce
Giving Up Control
If you ever looked up Type A personality in the dictionary, you would probably find my name – I love making lists; every meeting must have an agenda; I plan everything down to the last detail; there’s a place for everything; I am always on time, early actually. And, I love being in control. […]
The Vision God Gave You
When you look at what’s going on in the world today, there’s a lot to see that’s going wrong. Many people are concerned about the economy, finances, jobs, and how it’s going to affect them and their families. But there’s another problem if all they can see is what’s going wrong. And if their primary […]
Used By God
Monica Lewinsky. Tonya Harding. Rahab. Years separate these three women, but they have one thing in common – they each faced public humiliation. They are known for something they did and not the person they are. Monica is long gone from the white house and Tonya is still barred from figure skating. Rahab’s story, however, […]
What If…
What if. . . You knew exactly what God wanted for you? What if. . . You believed that you could absolutely have it? What if. . . You knew your hopes and dreams could come true? What if. . . You got up every morning living the authentic life you really want? What if. […]
Facing Challenges
The Gospel of Mark describes the hopeless condition of an unnamed woman. Mark 5:25-26 states, “Now a certain woman had a flow of blood for twelve years, and had suffered many things from many physicians. She had spent all that she had and was no better, but rather grew worse.” Saying that this woman was […]
Is Your Past Holding Your Future Hostage?
This past Sunday, I was flipping through TV channels when I spotted a show that caught my interest. The show was about checking in with people who had gained notoriety for one reason or another in the past and seeing what they were up to now. Some of the people showcased were Hollywood celebrities, but […]
How do You Handle Disappointment?
A while ago, a company presented me with an opportunity that looked perfect for some of the things I wanted to do. I prayed, believed God said yes, and signed the contract. My first clue that something wasn’t right should have been when the company missed the deadline for the completion of the project. But, […]
Do You Wear A Mask?
I often begin one of my talks with the story of how I decided at 12 years old to be a lawyer. People love hearing how someone decided so young what they wanted to do and the process she used to make it happen. It’s a feel-good story of how a little girl from the […]
Are You a Fighter?
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. (2 Timothy 4:7) Second Timothy is Paul’s last letter before being martyred. Chapter 4, verse 7 is often quoted as an affirmation of his unwavering faith and unyielding love for the gospel of Jesus Christ. As Paul wrote Second Timothy, […]