6 Keys to Having a Fruitful Quiet Time
March & April Ranch Table Books
I was going to skip sharing about the books on my table this month, but after visiting with a friend about what I am currently reading, I realize how much some of you love hearing about good books, and as I share what I'm reading it has led to wonderful discussion! So...
Where I Come From
I recently was blessed to take part in a training and book study with Compel Training and one of my favorite authors, Jennifer Dukes Lee, who wrote “Growing Slow”. I loved everything about this workshop, but this exercise on detail in our writing was definitely one of...
Wielding the Sword of the Spirit
"And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." Ephesians 6:17 NKJV When I think about stories of weaponry, I can’t help but think about when my brother, Joel, and I were kids and Dad sent us out to the barn to clean up...
Wearing the Helmet of Salvation
“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” Ephesians 6:17 (NKJV) I lay in my bed, rendered helpless to fight against the ongoing attacks on my mind: conflict, fear, confusion, hurt, deception, grief. Satan was shooting...
Faith Like a Shield
"Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one." Ephesians 6:16 The crabapples came from out of nowhere as soon as I walked out the door. I couldn't see where the enemy was firing from. Still, it...
Word for 2022
Do you choose a word for the year? I’ve hesitated to do it in the past because I haven’t ever felt strongly enough about any particular word to claim for an entire year. Possibly because of my love for words, I’ve found it hard to pin down just one to encapsulate all...
Armoring Up Your Feet
November Ranch Table Books
Over the next week I will begin to pull out Christmas decorations and begin one of my favorite things about the holidays. . . reading beloved and cherished Christmas books that I have collected over the years. I got a head start on great holiday reading with a book...