• Flock of birds are symbolic of being free or delivered

    Please, God, Deliver Me and Restore My Purpose

    Have you ever read the Bible and realized that what you thought about a Bible story was actually wrong? I had this realization years ago as I read about God parting the Red Sea for Moses and the Israelites in the…

  • Highlighted bible pages and coffee mug indicate studying Bible for people called by God

    6 People in the Bible who were Called by God

    This month, I’ve been sharing what God has put on my heart about receiving His purpose for our lives. In keeping with this theme, I’d like to highlight the stories of 6 people in the Bible who received a call from…

  • Person using two hands to support another woman’s hands. Other woman is holding a pink rose. Image illustrates serving God by helping others.

    Serving God with Our Skills and Talents

    My father loves vegetable gardening. He learned how to grow vegetables on his family’s farm in Jamaica as a small child. Despite moving away from the farm, he still enjoys being outdoors, planting seeds, and watching things grow. Nowadays, my parents…

  • Woman with hands lifted represent praising God for being created purposefully

    Thank you, Lord, that I was Created Purposefully

    God created us purposefully. Sometimes it’s hard to hold on to this truth. Yet, despite the events surrounding our birth, the setbacks we’ve endured, or the mistakes that we’ve made, we were created thoughtfully, lovingly, and intentionally. In Psalm 139:14, we…

  • Woman raising hands to sun in sky illustrate discerning and hearing God’s voice

    Hearing Envy: Learning to Discern God’s Voice

    My cat has a great sense of hearing. Often times, he’ll hear things that I can’t. One day, he was sitting on my kitchen counter. I shooed him off the counter, but I noticed that he seemed fascinated by the kitchen…

  • Woman forming heart with her hands illustrate having a heart to hear God

    Father, Help Me to Have a Heart to Hear You

    I love recipes with simple ingredients. I’m often busy at work, and I love being able to make quick and easy meals that don’t require too much fuss. In my walk of faith, I’ve found that hearing from God also requires…

  • Image of three crosses are a reminder that God can redeem my life’s story

    God, Please Redeem My Life’s Story

    Have you ever felt that you did something that couldn’t be forgiven? Or felt that you’ve made so many mistakes that you’re not worthy of another chance? This past week, I thought about these questions as I studied the life of…