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Have you ever noticed that one of the hardest things for most people to do is focus on themselves? These days, people spend far too much time worrying about what others are doing—who they’re with, what’s happening in their household, why they didn’t come to church, or why they didn’t do something the way you  think they should have. But here’s the one that takes first place for me: judging someone you don’t even know!  Just because you know someone’s name or see them once or

Let’s use my life as an example—an invitation for you to reflect on your own past and present concerning your gift. Growing up, my mother used to tell me stories from when I was in preschool—how I would get in trouble for running to comfort or help other children who were crying. The teacher often wrote notes home saying she had warned me repeatedly about leaving my desk or even the classroom to help others in need. But nothing could stop me. By third grade, I had a close fri

Who Are You, Really? It’s a question many of us think  we have the answer to.After years of observation and reflection, I’ve discovered that most people don’t truly know who they are—or when exactly they lost sight of themselves. When I ask someone, “Who are you?” the most common response I hear is a description of what they do. So, I ask again, “Who are you?”Then come the answers: “I’m nice,” “I’m loving,” and so on. But those are qualities—choices—not your identity. Others

When your husband is called to pastor, you couldn’t be prouder of him. Everything feels right—the church is growing, the members are thriving, and life seems full of purpose. But as the journey unfolds, things can become hectic. Your husband is pulled in a thousand directions—tending to the needs of the congregation, managing the ministry, and carrying the weight of leadership. And though you, as the First Lady, embrace everything that comes with his calling, there comes a mo

In today’s society, relationships often lack true commitment—something that’s been an issue for decades. However, things have grown far worse in recent years due to the rise of the internet and a decline in self-worth. Social media tends to get a bad reputation, but stop and think for a moment: the internet itself is just a tool. It’s people who sit down, open their devices, and choose  what they’re going to search for once their fingers touch the keyboard. The responsibility