When Words Hurt… Or Help

My First Challenger The summer after graduating high school, I attended “EYE ‘96,” the “Episcopal Youth Event” in Indiana, with about 60 other teens from Massachusetts. My dorm roommate Rachel and I hit it off right away; after a few days together, she said, “Holly, I’ve been listening to you, and you obviously have a … Continue reading When Words Hurt… Or Help

The Purpose of Suffering

A few months ago, I was pulling out of my driveway to bring my son to school, and I felt an impression on my heart that God was saying, “Someone is going to run a red light today.” Suddenly my spirit was alert and paying close attention to my surroundings as I drove. When I … Continue reading The Purpose of Suffering

The Heart of My Heart, Not the Scale of My Scale (10/7/2022)

This is a heart battle. After 44 years of making it a scale battle, I stand focused on the changing of my heart instead. I have confessed my food addiction, I have been freed from pleasing the measuring stick, and I’m prepared to put God at the heart of my heart. The scale of my … Continue reading The Heart of My Heart, Not the Scale of My Scale (10/7/2022)

A Reputation of Living Life Well (8/12/2022)

Last year I felt compelled to intently ask the Lord for more wisdom and knowledge of the Word of God, a prayer that I still continue. I desired to be able to read and study the Word on my own without beginning with outside sources, trusting that whatever He showed me came directly from Him … Continue reading A Reputation of Living Life Well (8/12/2022)

Three Essential Premarital Choices (8/6/2022)

In light of the marriage conference that we will host this fall, I have been digging into scripture for wisdom regarding choices we all must make in our lives, leading up to marriage, that will define the rest of our journeys. Whether we are single, married, widowed or divorced now, we face the same requirements … Continue reading Three Essential Premarital Choices (8/6/2022)