I have decided to participate in a 30 Day Fast from Sugar. Today is only the first day, and I have realized just how much sugar is in my normal diet. It’s everywhere! In preparation for this fast, I’ve been reading about cravings and how to deal with them. While I crave pasta and bread, other friends who are fasting miss soft drinks and chocolate. …
Several years ago, a friend started a ministry to girls who were engaged to help prepare them for marriage. The engaged girl is encouraged to select three to five married women they trust and respect to join her for an evening of fun, food, and marital advice. Over the years, I’ve contemplated what I wish I had known before I got married and what I…
I apologize for the brief hiatus; it wasn’t intentional. I’m working on my doctorate, and I have had so many papers to write and books to read that I haven’t had time to write. I did want to take a minute today to encourage you to pray for people in the military around the world. The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) released a…
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am the queen of overcommitment. The problem is, I have way too many interests, and I try to be involved in all of them to a fault. This past year God has been teaching me to be still and know that he is God. I am learning that just because I don’t have something on my…
Memorial Day is a time of remembrance. While our nation remembers and honors those who gave their lives for our freedom, I am challenging you to also take time to remember God’s faithfulness in your life. Throughout the Old Testament, God told the Israelites to build memorials so that they would not forget God’s faithfulness. in Joshua 3, they built a memorial of stones to…
I am proud to share with you a guest post written by my husband, Jeff. Last week, our high school was in lockdown due to a suicide threat. Jeff was working at the school when it happened, and below are some of his reflections on the event. Guest Blogger: Jeff Ford In September of last year, Natalie posted a prayer challenge and this vital information…