If you find yourself facing a difficult time with the loss of a loved one and the pending death of another learn to ask for comfort. How long will you wait?

Ask for Comfort for Family, Friends, and Self

Malawi. East Africa. It is wintertime here, which means flu season. So I ask for comfort while I’m here. Why do I mention that? Because I experienced the flu in…

When Marriage Gets Messy is an 11-week workbook for wives who want to model their marriage on the Master’s plan rather than a war and marriage battle plan.

On War and Marriage, The Master’s Plan by Liz Giertz

On War and Marriage by: Liz Giertz In February of 2003, my then fiancé and I deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. About 3 months later we…

Battle Ready is a hands-on scriptural plan that teaches 12 easy-to-implement, confidence-building mindsets designed to transform your thoughts and your life

How to Renew Your Mind in Truth

I’m so honored to share Kelly Balarie’s beautiful writing with you today. Her second book, Battle Ready, is launching. Here’s what I know – you want to read it. Today. Truth.…

What is prayer? How many ways can I pray? How do I pray biblically? If you have asked any of these questions, learn how to pray biblically - and boldly.

How To Pray Biblically

Liz Giertz invited me to write for her Word Nerd Wednesday on Prayer. After working through all the meanings of prayer found in the Bible, I was left with one…

What do we look for in an invitation for speak internationally, or locally, to determine if it is a legitimate request of your time and talent? Do all the puzzle pieces fit?

7 Lessons Learned by Being Invited to Speak Internationally

Have you ever been invited to speak internationally? Nor had I, until recently. Yet it was a scam. I want to share the story with you as a heads up. …

How do we make marriage work? I want to be loved and respected, so I have to give both to get them. I learned 7 lessons that when I fail, God does not.

7 Lessons Learned that When I Fail, God Does Not

When I Fail, God Does Not. When I married, I wanted it to work. Forever! I thank God that for almost 39 years, our marriage has endured. I learned that…

It feels like Summer in Spring in the garden at my house. Officially, it is still springtime, yet it feels like summer has arrived in full force with these 90+ degree days. So how do we help our plants handle the unseasonable heat? Get these 7 tips on things to do to help your plants thrive in the heat.

7 Things To Do When Unseasonable Heat Hits Your Garden

This unseasonable heat makes it feel like summer in spring at my house. Officially, it is still springtime, yet it feels like summer has arrived in full force with these…

I heard a whisper deep in my soul, "Trust Me." God is teaching me new ways to trust Him as I plan and prepare to participate in my first mission trip. Malawi - I had to look it up on the map to see where it's located, yet here I go, trusting Godin new ways to provide for my physical, spiritual and financial needs.

Trust Me God Whispered

Trust Me, I’ve got you. I heard this whisper deep in my soul earlier this year. Immediately, I knew God was directing me to place all my doubt and insecurity…

Prayers Needed – A Satan Worshipper is Coming

Can you imagine hearing those words? A Satan worshipper is coming… Yet it happened today as I entered the hair salon. Was this a first? Yes indeed. Was I surprised?…

Come to Malawi with me this summer. Can't come in person? Would you pray for us? Would you consider donating to this mission trip? It's the lowest of the low socioeconomically, so your gift will go far as it blesses another.

Come With Me to Malawi

Come With Me – to Malawi! Our team is set and (almost!) ready and our schedule is being set. So how can you come with me to Malawi? Pray for…