A Jewel of a Book: Jewel of the Nile Review

A Jewel of a Book: Jewel of the Nile Review

SYNOPSIS FROM Tyndale “Raised as an orphan by her aunt, Chariline has only been told a few pieces of her parents’ tragic love story. Her beautiful dark skin is proof that her father was Cushite, but she knows nothing else. While visiting her grandfather...
Blog Devo: Woman

Blog Devo: Woman

“And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14b Biblical womanhood is as varied as our fingerprints.  Biblical women who God used were servants, queens, concubines, ex-prostitutes and former...
I Arose, A Mother

I Arose, A Mother

There is something about the imagery that these words bring out. Something about the story it represents in Judges 4 & 5. A story of challenge, of war. Of two different woman, diverse unity in their voice. Of leaning in and listening. Partnering with God and Men...
Blog Devo: Worship

Blog Devo: Worship

Mary then took a pound of very costly perfume of pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped His feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. John 12:3 NIV When we know who we are in Christ, operating out of our identity and...
Book Devo: Strength from Sisters

Book Devo: Strength from Sisters

“How do I live out the call on my life when any spark of delight, creativity, or rest is drowned out by the commotion of ever increasing responsibilities? How can I even find the capacity to dream when I’m trying to just breathe? Yes. There it is. Just breathe....
The Fig Tree

The Fig Tree

“In the morning, as Jesus was returning to the city, He was hungry. Seeing a fig tree by the road, He went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. “May you never bear fruit again!” He said. And immediately the tree withered.” Matthew 21:18-19...
Called Out, Not Cancelled

Called Out, Not Cancelled

Prepping for a message I’m sharing tomorrow and thinking of the concept of being called out.  It’s a chapter in my book but I’m chewing on it more this morning, especially in light of our current culture. And it’s also hitting me a little...
In His Shadow

In His Shadow

“Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; He is my God, and I trust Him.” Psalms 91:1-2 NLT Rest is a valuable commodity.  If...
1 Year Book Anniversary

1 Year Book Anniversary

As a writer, any project that you release feels kind of like putting your baby out there.  Giving birth to something really personal and vulnerable. It is expression and worship and encouragement and us, mingled among words and paragraphs. We pray this baby...
Blog Devo: Connection

Blog Devo: Connection

“I have entered my garden, my treasure, my bride! I gather myrrh with my spices and eat honeycomb with my honey. I drink wine with my milk. Oh, lover and beloved, eat and drink! Yes, drink deeply of your love!” Song of Songs 5:1 NLT We all want something tangible,...