Waves are always in constant motion. A distinctive aspect of their behavior is the variation in the way they come ashore. Each wave is unique, and can never wash ashore the same. Mapping out plans remind me of the ocean. E very goal we set is attainable in various ways. Like the ebb and flow of waves spilling onto the sand, goals can never be achieved without an unrelenting motion. Staying focused on the objectives we set requires commitment. Goals are only achievable if we

When I was a little girl, I loved the color pink. Through the lens of my childhood, I saw a dreamy, enchanting world of fairies, tiaras, and pixie dust; I experienced a world of innocence and wonder. When I became a teenager, my childlike fantasies evolved into something brand new. My youth soon evolved from a girl adoring pink to a young woman experiencing anger and abuse; I saw flashing red. Coming of age can bring us to a significant turning point. On my path to self-dis

“But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband.” - 1 Corinthians 7:2 Let's Talk About Sex is a five-day Bible plan that examines sexual immorality and the importance of honoring God with our bodies. Bre examines the creation of sex, the paradigm of sex, the world's view of sex, and much more. She employs scripture to provide insight into the Creator's perspective on premarital sex. Bre also encourages un

Jules persists in her prayers asking, "Lord, should I stay with John, or should I leave? Tell me what to do." Eager to hear a whisper, a murmur, or a sound, she returns to bed where John places his large hand on the small of her back. His gentle caresses evoke her conflicting emotions, compelling her to choose between lust and God. It can be anyone's guess as to what she decides. As the light fades into the dark sky, John arrives at Jules' apartment the next evening. He scans

“Count it all a joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” - James 1:2-4 Imagine losing your spouse and two sons a decade apart. This is what Naomi faced in the book of Ruth. Naomi and Ruth’s experience is a moving story of tragedy and triumph. It also reveals what faithfulness can produce desp