These past several years have taught me that a good friend is rare. I have searched and searched and waited patiently. Then I became a blogger and entered the world of social media. Surprisingly it has ushered in new Christian friendship. How can you tell if a friendship is Christian? What God Says About Friendship …
This post is a long time in the making, since learning that my cousin (pictured above) would be competing in the Mrs. California America pageant in the summer of 2021. I knew she was competing again this summer, so I decided to wait until then to write about my experience attending. I wanted to know …
I hung some pictures of me on the board for a Bible lesson I was teaching my class one day. The pictures ranged from the time I was a baby through high school. As you can probably imagine, I did not want to do this. But since it was part of the lesson, I did …
As I think about the Easter story, I try to imagine what it must have been like for the early disciples to witness Jesus’ death and then discover His empty tomb. The disbelief and then the joy of an encounter with the resurrected Christ! I had my own encounter with the resurrected Christ shortly after …
We often think about how much God loves us. He sent His Son to die for us so that we could have the chance to be saved. His Son died for us even while we were still sinners. We worship and adore God for His sacrificial love of us. God’s commitment to us is not …
An important part of the Christian lifestyle includes living set apart. Living set apart means being different from the world. It means not following the crowd. A crowd is a sure sign of trouble ahead. The path that leads to life is straight and narrow and only a few will find it. “Enter through the …
Christmas gifting doesn’t have to feel overwhelming — especially when you’re looking for something truly meaningful for the women in your life. Whether you’re shopping for a friend, sister, teacher, coworker, or a Proverbs 31 woman who inspires you daily, this gift guide brings together curated finds that honor her inner beauty, celebrate her purpose, …
My Christian blogger friend, Erin Kiu, sent me a copy of her first book, One Transforming Love, and invited me to read it. I am so glad that I did. It is a beautifully written and very insightful fictional account of her true story transformation from party girl to church girl. Summary of One Transforming …
One of the most important virtues that the Proverbs 31 Woman has is that she is generous. I know we typically think of Christmas as the season of giving. But how about before you rush out to buy your pumpkin spice lattes, buy some warm socks to donate to someone in need first? “She opens …
God created a beautiful world for us to enjoy! El Matador State Beach–a beautiful cliffside beach in Malibu, California–is a perfect example of that. Getting There It is a hidden gem of a beach that you can easily miss from the Pacific Coast Highway. So if you want to visit, and I highly recommend that …
