She stood outside the room, breathing in and out. How could she walk in? They all knew what she had done, they all knew who she had done it with, they all knew her sins and she bore their accusing stares every time she left her home. But she had heard Jesus would be there. … Continue reading Leave Shame Behind

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. --Chinese Proverb A step is nothing big. Many wouldn't notice you taking an average sized step on an average day in an average place. People do it all the time. But what about the first step onto the moon? Neil Armstrong said of this … Continue reading A Step in the Right Direction

Throughout Jesus' ministry, He dealt many times with the Pharisees. These men were the religious bullies of the Bible days: known for their "righteous," public acts and their sly weaseling around laws. It's crazy, actually, because these men who were so devoted to memorizing God's Word completely missed the application. As a result of writing … Continue reading When Words Bite

Lately, I've been asking myself a question that I know other women often ask themselves as well. Why don't I have any close friends? I mean, I've got so many acquaintances: people I see at church, women who I chitchat with at a Bible study, groups I can stand in and know a basic idea … Continue reading 4 Ways to Make Friendship Possible