Why did I let my mind go there AGAIN? There I stood in my kitchen swiping at the tears rolling down my face. Was I crying about something that had just happened? No. I was sobbing over a horrible mental movie generated in my mind about one of my girls getting into a fatal car […]
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2 (ESV) How often do we pattern our outer self to be like the world? How often do we “put […]
Hopefully by the time you read this, I will be on board a ship setting sail on the first ever ASPIRE Cruise. Typically an Aspire event lasts 1 night for 3 hours, but we thought it would be fun to do a three day event and what better place than on board a ship! So, off […]
“What if” are two words I battle to get out of my mind. “What if” something bad happens to one of my kids? “What if” things never get better in this relationship? “What if” my husband loses his job? I wonder if Joseph’s brothers in the Old Testament struggled with their own “what if” questions. […]
Yesterday, my boss came in to congratulate me on making our goals for the third quarter. “You are enough”, he added. His words pierced me. In a good way. I have never felt like I am enough. My house is never clean ENOUGH. My strides in health are never ENOUGH. My relationship with my husband […]
One of my favorite aspects of serving on the Aspire Tour is being an advocate for children in poverty, children waiting to be released from the grip that poverty has on their life and the lies that poverty tells them, like you will never be anything, you will never have enough. To speak on behalf […]
When my daughter was five years old, she spent 15 days in the hospital battling pneumonia and a life threatening blood clot. Throughout the scary days in intensive care, I felt God’s nearness and the support of the friends and family. When we came home, I was caught off guard by thoughts and even dreams […]
“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some REST!” Mark 6:31 This is the sweet invitation that the Lord gives us, or may I be so bold as to say, He commands of us. The word “Command” sounds so harsh, yet the reality and comfort of the commands of Jesus are that […]
Today, we welcome guest blogger, Madeline Cole, who just happens to be one of our faithful Aspire Prayer Warriors. Welcome Madeline as she shares a glimpse into her life with us. As a teacher, I get a “special kick” during Parent Teacher Conferences, because I am given much insight as to why my students have […]
Aspire Fall Tour 2017 is in full swing and it has been amazing. It’s been a hoot adding Anita Renfroe to the lineup, she has brought a refreshing amount of laughter and energy that we love to have at our girls night out. It’s a joy working with a rotation of speakers, comedians and teachers, […]