10 Verses to Memorize in 2018

Verses to memorize? I know, you're thinking, "But, TL, I still don't have my Christmas decorations put back into the attic. I cannot even think about memorizing Bible verses." Um, yeah. I know. Me too. But I'm still challenging all of us to give it a go! 10 VERSES TO MEMORIZE IN 2018 When I was choosing verses to share with you, I started with the ones I've been meditating on for the past few months as the Lord led me to my word of the year. From there, I considered a couple of ... [Read More]

The 4 Ts of Choosing a Bible Study

So there you are, standing in the Bible study section of your local Christian bookstore? Or maybe you searched "Bible studies" on Amazon? And now, looking at the massive selection, there is only one word to describe how you feel— OVERWHELMED! Whether you are a women's ministry leader selecting the studies you will offer at your church, a small group leader trying to determine the next study your group will do, or you are simply looking for a study to do by yourself at home, the choices are ... [Read More]

Feeling Stagnant Spiritually? 3 Ways to Jump Start Your Spiritual Growth

Can I be really honest? I'm in a bit of a slow spot spiritually. It happens to me periodically, those seasons when my quiet time and Bible study seems "flat" and I am really just  going through the motions. Early in my spiritual journey I believed seasons like this indicated I was a failure. But over the years, I've learned this is really just the ebb and flow of discipleship.  There are mountain seasons when the Word is vibrant and I can't wait to dig in .... there are valley seasons when ... [Read More]

3 Qualities of True Piety

Piety. It's not one of those words we use every day, right? It feels a little old-fashioned. But sometimes, a word we don't use often is the perfect word to make us stop and really think.  Here's the definition: the quality of being religious or reverent.  Some of the synonyms for piety include devoutness, devotion, piousness, religion, holiness, godliness, saintliness.       3 Qualities of True Piety We've been studying the book of James in the women's Bible ... [Read More]

Locate and Use Pockets of Time Wisely

Welcome to Day 5 of 31 Simple Ways to Embrace Lopsided Living! Wow, y'all! I've been overwhelmed by the response to the first four days of this series. Thank you so much for all the shares on social media! I've been super encouraged by the way these simple ideas are resonating with so many women in so many different seasons of life. So, thank you! Very, very much. Today's topic is one of my favorites. This is the life hack I have used most successfully to accomplish major goals in several ... [Read More]

Lopsided Living Requires Loving God Most

WELCOME TO DAY THREE OF 31 SIMPLE WAYS TO EMBRACE LOPSIDED LIVING! I'm sure today's post seems like a no brainer. But here's the thing ... we KNOW we need to love God most but how to do it when our calendars and schedules are overflowing. Think about your everyday life. What are the challenges you face in having a consistent quiet time? What are the struggles you have with maintaining a heart that loves the way Christ did? Here are a few of the ways I can get sidetracked from loving God ... [Read More]