For Those Who Come After: The Long Race of Faith
I've been a pastor's wife, a teacher, and a missionary for about forty years. Looking back, it's easy to forget that I didn't start out knowing what to expect from…
The Essential focuses on the foundational truths, the essentials, that every believer needs to know and live by. This category explores core doctrines, key practices, and practical insights to strengthen faith, deepen understanding of God’s Word, and equip you to live a life fully rooted in Christ.
I’m Not Pedigreed: When You Don’t Fit In
I’m not pedigreed to do what I do. That’s what used to bother me. I don’t come from a prominent preacher family. Nor do I possess any unique talent, such…
The Hot Flashes of Social Media
Hot flashes aren't a normal topic here on A Cultural Shift. While I have certainly experienced my fair share of hot flashes (and perhaps a little PMS over the years),…
Ugly Tears, Hidden Wells: Hagar’s Story and Finding God’s well
I cry ugly. Some people seem to have the talent for crying and still looking good, graceful, and even poetic. Not me. Both of my daughters, when they were little,…
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The Best-Selling Author of All Time
I get into trouble sometimes, not so much because of what I do or don’t do, but because of what I say, or don’t say. Does that happen to you?…
God’s Will—How Much Is It Worth to You?
People often assume that doing better means having more. But what if true growth comes at a cost? This personal account explores what it means to follow God and choose His will daily.
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Relationships, They Are Important and Essential
What relationship do you consider the most important one in your life? Relationships are important; I'd go so far as to say they are an essential part of life. I've…
No One Prepares You for When
There are times when life catches us by surprise. When things happen that we feel unprepared for, it's during those moments that we realize that no one prepares us for…
Don’t Stand Like a Professional When You Should Kneel Like an Amateur
Have you ever felt like an amateur but posed as a professional? When I posted a blog about a professional marriage tip, I felt that way. While writing, I initially felt…
