What’s the secret to a closer relationship with God? Want to know His heart and align yours with His? This week I walk through Luke 15:1-7 in this second part of how to revive your quiet time. So read on for the easy three step method to hear God speak and get closer to Him as a result. Scroll all the way to the bottom for a free study aide that will help you dig into God’s Word and get the most out of it.

Is your quiet time all that it could be? Feeling like you need something a little quicker and easier or more life applicable? I’ve got just the way to revive your quiet time! In last week’s post I shared about how to go deeper in faith and Bible study.  In this week’s and next week’s post, I’m going to walk through a couple of passages along with you to discover deeper truths just by asking yourself a few questions as you study. We’re going to start with a passage that really speaks to those of us who struggle with anxiety, depression and hopelessness. Is that you? Would it help someone you know? Read on. You are sure to be blessed!

What does it look like to live in a surface society but keep a deeply rooted faith? We all can probably name one person who possesses a deep faith and exemplifies a vibrant relationship with Christ. But, how do we grab hold of that auger that drives those truths deep into our hearts, spills out the overflow, bringing God glory, and love to those around us? How to go deeper in faith and Bible study. . .

We all love our kids and want what’s best for them. That holds true for any child–even a child that struggles daily with the burden of mental illness. When your child is coping with anxiety, depression, panic attacks or any mental illness it’s heart breaking and daunting at the same time. You juggle in each situation whether to shelter them, or exercise some tough love. But is that all there is? Am I helping my anxious child the best way possible?

New Year’s Resolutions or a Plan to Thrive . . .

I don’t know about you, but I’m not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions. A history of multiple failures has caused me to take a different approach to starting out a new year. Life is different every year, and along with it comes challenges, struggles, joy and suffering.  So, what if you’re two weeks into the new year and already failing on your resolutions, so earnestly made?

if you fail to plan you are planning to fail…

Benjamin Franklin knew what he was talking about when he penned that famous saying. What was true back then, still applies today and there is much to be planned if you want to have a successful college semester. Add a string of those successful plans together and you’ve got that great celebration ahead–graduation!!! So, start your college semester off successfully with these 6 do’s and don’ts!

Last week someone close to me took his own life, unexpectedly. I wish I could have had this conversation with him before he made that fatal decision, but this conversation didn’t have a chance to happen.

If you have considered suicide, or are seriously considering it right now, I beg you to please take a few minutes and read on.