This week, my devotion time with God is in the book of Zephaniah. One passage jumped out at me, Zephaniah 3:17. In times of distress and uncertainty, this verse spoke peace, love, and strength over me.

There was joy and anticipation in the days following Jesus's death and resurrection. He appeared to them and continued His teachings. He told them to wait in Jerusalem. This core group of women and men who had followed Jesus waited for His promised Helper. They readied to join the procession to the Temple for the Pentecost celebration.

He is risen! They went to find Him in the first light of Easter morning. He was not there! Their pain, sadness, and emptiness changed with this proclamation. He has risen; He is not here!

Gardens have always been a special place of solace for me. I dreamed of having my own garden.

“It’s time for Game Night!” my daughter yelled. Our monthly game night did not require new games each time.

Compound interest is your money working for you rather than you working for money. The goal is to make your money work for you.

The Lord is a strong fortress. You hear my cries, my sobs in the dark. When I am overwhelmed, You comfort me. Oh Lord, draw me near to You.

Lord of Lords and King of Kings, we praise You! Hallelujah to the Lord Almighty!

Christmas is full of hope, faith, joy, and peace. The Advent wreath reminds me of God’s faithfulness throughout every season of life.

As we light the candle of peace, it represents the Angels, God’s messengers. Angels bring God's peace.

Oh, El Elyon, The Lord Most High, You give us joy every day.

Just as the Magi traveled in faith, teach us to step out in faith. When our faith is weak, draw us close to You.

God grew my faith every time we moved on military orders, also known as a PCS. Orders and timelines change frequently.

As we look to Your Second Coming, You give us hope during our waiting.

Waiting is hard. I hate waiting! Waiting for my husband to return from deployment. Waiting for children to arrive for the holidays.

You prepare us for Jesus' Second Coming. You never forsake us.

As the Christmas season quickly approaches, my family prepares for Advent. This year, our focus will be on the people each candle represents

Praise Adonai, Our Lord and Master! Praise Him from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights! Praise Him, all His angels;

El Shaddai, the all-sufficient One. You are powerful. You are stronger than anything we face. Breathe Your strength into us.

As I lean in, I know that God is calling me to teach women around the world and to show them His love.