Life Lessons: A Modern Girl’s Guide to Biblical Truths

Have you ever been stopped on the highway or slowed down on a trip? We rarely view these moments as anything beyond a simple aggravation but what if it could shift our perspective on how the Lord works? 

Wouldn't it be nice if life flowed in a simple, linear path? But it doesn't so what are we to do? 

Join me this week as I chat about choosing my word for 2026 and why I'm still not sure what it fully means. 

Here we are at the end of our journey through true, Biblical love and what a journey it has been...

Have you noticed that even the best relationship troubles can arise? So what are we to do about it from a Biblical perspective? Join me this week as we look at the tough relationships in our lives. 

Join me as we continue our look at what true Biblical love means.

Here we are in the month of love but what is love really? 

Join me this week for a random get to know me in honor of the 50th episode. 

Our culture seems to thrive on discontentment but is our little corner of the world really that bad? 

Join me for the conclusion of my year focusing on restoration.

So what does a year of restoration look like? 

Do you enjoy new year resolutions or do they fill you with dread or cynicism? Join me this week for what I prefer...

Where do you put your trust and hope? Does it depend on the circumstance? Let's talk about it. 

In an age of comparison, we are often dissatisfied because we are focused on others' stories but what about your story? 

A wise friend once told me to leave margins in my life... Join me this week as we look at the blessings that can be found in the margins. 

Gratefulness is a wonderful perspective shifter. Let's ponder what we're grateful for this season. 

Have you ever considered all the things for which you're thankful that you were disappointed? 

Eustace Clarence Scrubb... better dragon than boy? Join me this week for one of my favorite storybook lessons. 

Join me this week for the conclusion and beginning of Peter's story. 

Here we are at Peter's most infamous moment and yet, the one that offers hope for us all. 

This week we are continuing to grow with Peter as he follows Christ. 

Peter's growth as a follower of Christ is so relatable and that's what we're looking at this week. 

Peter might be my favorite Bible character for many reasons that can be seen in his growth, trials and ultimate legacy. Join me this week for the beginning of Peter's journey. 

Sometimes being single feels like being on the Island of Misfit Toys but that's not the reality of our God-given design or purpose.

The Lord never meant for us to fumble around in the dark of life running into walls and tripping over furniture. 

Teaching is hard, y'all! But as we head into a new year, I'd like to share some reasons I love my calling.

Often what feels like seasons of waiting or struggle are truly seasons of preparation. 

Let’s be honest, we live in a world of perfect posts and fake tans. Pride is rewarded and failure is treated as inexcusable. No wonder we all have so many secrets!

It's hot and humid but I'm still grateful...

“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:19

Can you be too careful? Better yet, can you not be careful while not being careless?

Join me this week for the beautiful conclusion of our story. 

We're back in Ruth this week as our heroine, Ruth, walks bravely into Naomi's plan and her destiny. 

With Father’s Day approaching I wanted to reflect on just a handful of things that make my Dad pretty stinking fantastic.

Join me again this week as we continue our journey in Ruth. 

Join me as we continue our journey in Ruth. 

Join me for a look at my choice for Holy Hallmark movie of choice!

I am forever grateful to have been raised by a woman that makes me proud, teaches me daily and one whom I can call a true friend.

What legacy are we leaving behind? 

Yes, I recognize the irony of the perfectionist, self-critical person not wanting to admit they need help for their self-critical, perfectionist ways because they are self-critical and a bit of a perfectionist. Mental health is wild, y’all!

Of C.S. Lewis' four Pevensie siblings I see myself most in Edmund, the younger brother who feels overlooked, under appreciated and frustrated with the circumstances of his life but it's within this story that I also found hope and joy...

Who knew that being wrong could be so right?

What would you tell your younger self? 

I picked up a habit several years ago of gratitude journaling as a form of worship during my quiet time which has also become a great way of refocusing my perspective on all the amazing and joyful things the Lord sprinkles throughout my life…

Can rock bottom lead to something wonderful? 

Looking back, I can now see how God used some very specific challenges to tear down idols in my life and replace them with His goodness. I can even see that I’m still in the midst of some tearing down but I’d like to share a few that really struck me because they were sneaky idols…

The journey is what makes you who you are and molds the ending you get. This is why I love the insight that looking back provides. Hindsight really is 20/20.

Several years ago I purchased a mug for my much required coffee fix during those long podcast recording days that has become an Ebenezer Stone of sorts in my life. It had a simple message that I knew I needed… “One Step at a Time”. As an overplanning, overthinking person, this mug represented a true spiritual question and struggle for me…. How do we follow in faith when we feel like we can’t see the way?

“When the time is right, I, the Lord, will make it happen.” Isaiah 60:22

“Anne, you have tricked something out of that imagination of yours that you call romance… Don’t toss it away for some ridiculous ideal that doesn’t exist.” ~Marilla Cuthbert in Anne of Avonlea