In exactly one week children all over the world will be waking up to check their stockings, peek under the tree, and wrestle their parents out of bed to begin the day. Can [...]

Sometimes life can be overwhelming. It’s the holiday season and every day for the next few weeks has been taken up with things to do. Let’s admit it. We are human, and not [...]

Last week was Thanksgiving, and we were able to at some point reflect on all of the things we were thankful for. But I wonder, at any point in your life have you [...]

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” ~ Colossians 3:17 Thanksgiving is just [...]

When there are so many needs in the world, how is it possible to help each one? This is something that I struggle with in my everyday life greatly. I see my family, [...]

It is odd to me that most people are afraid of success. They are afraid of the unknown, of the new, and of change. Yet, God is always setting us up for new [...]

“And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” ~ Hebrews 11:6 God [...]

There have been seasons in my life when I have felt completely and utterly alone: Friends that I have become so close to suddenly felt so far away, and it would feel as [...]

Belief is either empowering or limiting. It can open up doors for you, or shut them right in your face. Let me ask you, do you regularly believe the best about yourself, or [...]

I've been writing the Monday Motivator for over ten years, and honestly it is one of the greatest joys and pleasures in my life. I love being able to encourage and help people [...]

‘Tiss the season… the season right before the temperature drops and so does everyone’s immune systems, or so it seems. Already I am seeing more and more people in line for the doctor, [...]

Just Keep Praying! One of the greatest tragedies of today is that Christians are not doing what they are designed to do: Fellowship with God. How do we fellowship with God? Through prayer! [...]

“For I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish.” ~ Jeremiah 31:25 Just as we must constantly maintain a vehicle to assure it’s best quality, it is essential [...]

I love hot things: Hot summer days, hot soup on a cold day, hot showers. And no matter where I am in the world, my favorite thing to eat is hot and spicey [...]

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that [...]

I hate death. I hate pain. I hate sorrow. I hate loss. Nothing can prepare us for death of a loved one. When someone dies unexpectedly, even when it is known that they [...]

Here in Oklahoma we are in the treacherous heat of summer. And with fall right around the corner, I’ve noticed that my schedule is becoming ever endless. The heat is high, and the [...]

One of the biggest hinderances we bring into our own lives is making the problems in our life bigger than our trust in God. What we need to meditate on, and fully understand [...]

Our thoughts have a huge impact on our lives. Our thoughts have the power to influence our past, present, and future. Depending on what you think on is what you will see in [...]

“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.” ~ 2 Peter 3:18 We [...]

America: A nation full of promise. A nation full of differences. A nation full of change. A nation full of God. Anytime I travel around the world, I am always thankful to come [...]

Prayer is so vital, and so important in our lives. Prayer is simply talking to God, sharing what’s on your heart and opening up to him, and allowing him in your life. I’ve [...]

"My father didn't tell me how to live. He lived and let me watch him do it.” ~ Clarence Budington Kelland   The greatest gift I had in my life growing up was [...]