Sanctified by Love

Have you ever had a loss for words? Over the past almost seven years, I have learned that sometimes… there just are no words and that...

I opened our junk drawer the other day, and I found a flashlight that was flipped on. I’m not sure how long it had been there, but I am...

We must absolutely forgive ourselves and in the words of Elsa, “Let it Go.” For some of us, Christmas brings out our worst. It causes...

We have had our home decorated for Christmas for a couple of weeks now. Hanging in our kitchen, I have a hand towel that says “Jesus is...

My email has been bombarded with sales, deals, and up to 50% off specials for months preparing for Christmas shopping. I love to give...

Every year we pack up loads of food after Thanksgiving and Christmas and place it in the refrigerator. Sometimes we eat it for lunch the...

Have you ever heard the question: What came first, the chicken or the egg? That can really spark a spiral of questioning. It’s similar to...

I remember the first time I climbed Currituck Beach Lighthouse in the Outer Banks. Its brick structure stands 162 feet tall. In order to...

I was reminded this week that we ALL have a story to share. A story where dreams don’t come true and where deep grief and hurt reside as...

What’s your “even if…”? You know, even if _________ happens, I will still follow God. Take a second to fill in that blank. Even if I...

Have you heard of the comparison game? You know, the one where you look at what everyone else has going on and think, “I wish my spouse...

It is my favorite time of year! I love all the seasons, but this is by far the most beautiful in Ohio. The leaves are changing from green...

Have you ever tried to treat God like a vending machine? Shooting up prayer requests when you need something, and not truly taking time...

What kind of friend are you? Really, if you had to rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10, one being not good at all, and 10 being the...

I’ve heard a handful of people say they don’t go to church because “They don’t want to be judged.” I’ve even heard a couple of people...

Have you ever blurted something out and then had instant regret? Or maybe you’ve said things in the heat of the moment and meant them,...

It’s really important to take note of the fact that Jesus didn’t only spend time with people He agreed with. He took time to be present...

Throughout this past week, I’ve been reflecting on the people God has placed in my life. When I look around at each of them, I see...

Wherever you are today, whatever weight feels too heavy to carry, and whatever your past, present, or future circumstances are, this is...

When I first became a Christian, I often felt discouraged seeing snapshots of other people’s “quiet times” with open Bibles and warm cups...