Do you ever struggle with questions and doubts? Do you ever find yourself worrying rather than standing firm on what you know to be true? We've all been there, haven't we?

Gardening is one of my hobbies. Well, if I'm being honest, I prepare the soil, dig holes for some plants, hope it rains a lot (which fortunately it has this year at my house), and then pick the harvest when the time is right.

God has the most amazing way of placing tremendous blessings in the midst of chaos.

Do you live near Memphis, TN? Make plans now to join Abingdon Women at Christ United Methodist Church (4488 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117) on Thursday, October 24th from 7 to 9 PM.

Don’t be conformed to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds so that you can figure out what God’s will is—what is good and pleasing and mature. – Romans 12:2 CEB

Jessica LaGrone wants to join your small group!

Someone may have said to you “your services are no longer needed.” If you have heard those exact words, you may have been let go from a professional situation. If you have not heard those exact words, you may still have been let got from a responsibility or job or task.

Recently I was reminded of a young girl I knew in my youth. She sought all of her pleasure and fulfillment in her accomplishments. From the earliest times she could remember she sought approval.

This week I was privileged to pay another visit to the women's division at the county jail in our area. My friend, Ruth and I always go together on these visits, where, for an hour or so, we lead the women in worship and share some insights from God's Word. We visit this jail on a regular basis so we know the inmates wear orange jumpsuits.

A few years back I played golf for the first time and I stunk. I haven’t picked up a club since. I don't know a lot about it, but I think I stunk at golf because I couldn’t seem to keep my eye on the ball.

Life feels like a roller coaster sometimes, doesn’t it? Unlike actual roller coasters, we don’t have much of a choice about buckling into the ride of life.

hen you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. Isaiah 43:2a (NLT)