God Will Never Give Up on You

will god give up on me if i continue to fail? No matter what you’ve done: God will never give up on you Some years ago I was in a leadership position at a community church in North Philly. I was in my mid-twenties and had just graduated from Bible school a few years earlier. […]

What Does Jesus Have to do with the Coronavirus?

John Piper Guides Us Through the Worst Pandemic in 100 Years During the final days of March 2020, after sensing the fear and anxieties of many Christians over the recent news of a new and deadly virus that was spreading across the globe, apologist and author John Piper began writing a book whose aim is […]

Faith’s Pursuit: An Interview with the Author

Faith’s Pursuit by Deanna R. Slamans Faith’s Pursuit is an inspiring true story about a young woman’s journey with God. As a little girl, she meets Him in the most unlikely place–her broken heart. He walks with her through her poverty and shame. When He calls her forth, she dares to follow and discovers that […]

6 Must-Read Christian Novels

Thanks to my mom, I’ve loved reading books my whole life. Once I became a mother, the habit tapered off while my children were small, but now I am back at it. I don’t remember where I heard the phrase, but it has stuck with me for years and I have found it to be true:

“Readers are leaders, and leaders are readers.”

Are You Working Too Much?

Is being a workaholic a good thing? A person works forty hours per week and it’s considered full-time. Yet some people actually choose to work up to eighty hours per week. Some for money, others to avoid home life, and still others to feel competent. Workaholics will defend their mindset listing all the benefits, but […]

Fear: What it is, and what it does (Part 1)

What are the most common fears? I recently asked my Facebook friends what kinds of fears are commonly faced today, in preparation for this article. Here are some of the things they said: Perhaps you can identify with something on that list. It might just be taunting you as you read further. But, don’t stop […]

The Way to Healing and Freedom: Confess Your Sins

What does psalm 32 say about confessing your sins? In my mid-twenties I came face to face with the 32ndPsalm. It made me uncomfortable. I forced myself to read it twice. And then a third time. Then I just couldn’t pull myself away. The more uncomfortable I felt, the more I was drawn to the […]

The Journey Begins

Forty-six years so far in this journey called LIFE. Lot’s of dull moments, but many more moments mixed with joy and sorrow, happiness and grief, living and learning – satisfaction and regret. I appreciate you joining me in reflecting on this journey. My hope is that by each post that you read you will be […]