Create A Prayer Habit

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We know the importance and value of prayer. As James 5:16 (NIRV) says:  The prayer of a godly person is powerful. Things happen because of it. Sometimes, though, we need a little help to find a routine and pray consistently — to make prayer a habit. I want to help you get intentional in your prayer life. Each day I will provide you with an opportunity to practice prayer — to help you pray naturally. These will be simple, biblically-based prayer prompts with fill-in-the-blanks that you can personalize for yourself and your life. Here is today’s prayer prompt: God sent his only Son to dieRead More →

6 Ways To A God-Like Heart

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I’ve wiped the slate of all your wrongdoings. There’s nothing left of your sins. Isaiah 44:22 You’re only as good as your last mistake. Sadly, this little saying is often quite true. When we hear the name Brett Kavanaugh, we are likely to think of his college antics for years to come rather than his achievement to be a Supreme Court Justice. Likewise, Justin Bieber brings to mind his past reckless behavior more than his musical accomplishments. Even with biblical characters, we easily recall their errors. Moses in his anger killed an Egyptian. Sarah laughed when God declared she would have a baby in herRead More →

When I Boldly Walked Back to God

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If you’ve turned away from God, do you know he loves you unconditionally? Kayla Nelson shares her #BeBoldGirl story with us this week. Let her words encourage you to boldly walk back to him. Welcome, Kayla. God doesn’t really love you. I told myself. He doesn’t hear you, He doesn’t see you, He doesn’t care about you. I was baptized as an infant. My earliest memories involve the church. I memorized bible verses, led bible studies, volunteered in ministries, and went on missions trips. I walked by works and drowned inside my own head, believing that I would never be enough. So I walked away. Away fromRead More →

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I’m happy to welcome my friend, author Alicia Terry to the #BeBoldGirl series today. Alicia shares how letting go of the fear of what others think allowed her to be a light in her mainstream business. Welcome, Alicia! After reading, scroll all the way to the bottom and leave Alicia a comment. “I’m the one, this is the place, and now is the time. And through Christ, I can make a difference in my world!” In two short sentences, Jentezen Franklin, in his book Right People, Right Place, Right Plan, summarized what has taken me more than a decade to surrender to and act uponRead More →

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My friend Jerusha Borden is sharing with us today in the #BeBoldGirl series.  She has embraced the live God has given her, even though it is not the one she would have chosen for herself.  I pray her words encourage you to take on a bold identity for Christ. The weather is changing. It’s getting warmer and the layers are gradually coming off. Gone are the warm sweaters and knee high boots, long coats and winter clothing. It is normal to walk down the street and see people outside enjoying fresh spring air, wearing light spring jackets or maybe even just a t-shirt. And whileRead More →

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I am so pleased to welcome my friend Shauna Wallace to the #BeBoldGirl series. Shauna and I met at She Speaks 2014. In fact, Shauna was my prayer partner for She Speaks. We have become good friends and I was so happy to be able to give her a hug at the conference this year. When I think of being bold, I think of Hebrews 4:16: Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. The phrase come boldly has always conjured up images of approaching God with assurance and over-the-topRead More →

It is not wasted when we cast our pearls before Jesus, the Pioneer of our faith.

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I am honored to welcome author Mary DeMuth to the #BeBoldGirl series. Not only is Mary a prolific storyteller, she is an enthusiastic supporter and encourager of other writers and I appreciate her generosity. Welcome, Mary! Jesus uses the word “go” in the Great Commission, reminding us to go and make disciples. But what does that mean, exactly? Maybe, just maybe, there’s something in that word that also encourages initiation or pioneering. That’s what I write about today. We are called to pioneer a new pathway so others can find their way too. So they won’t feel alone anymore. So they’ll see it’s okay toRead More →

Measuring my worth against others is a slippery slope. On level ground, the tension eases and I can enjoy the view.

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Know your worth. To be honest with you, I need to know my own worth, too. It’s a work in progress. Often I struggle to know my value as a writer. When I first started to write, I measured my qualities in terms of acquiring a book contract. “If I were to get a book published, I would be a successful writer and a real author,” I thought. I’ve moved on from there. However, recently I learned another valuable lesson about how I see myself. This past weekend, I attended the New England Christian Writers Retreat. Liz Curtis Higgs led a workshop on Honoring God withRead More →

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What does it take to discover you are worth much to God? For me, it took my lifestyle to be turned upside down and a relocation of 3,000 miles from the UK to the USA. The blue line appeared instantly, leaving no room for doubt. “You’re having a baby,” I smiled to myself. I quickly picked up the phone and dialed my husband’s number. “I’m pregnant.” I blurted out. I stood in the bathroom of our recently purchased Edwardian home in south London. He sat in an office, somewhere in a town outside Boston, Massachusetts. There was a pause on the other end of theRead More →