A Woman After God's Own Heart

I have many, but I'll always remember Christmas morning when, after sharing gifts, my Dad would read aloud the Christmas story from Luke.  It's a tradition that we now practice in my own family.

As a child, I didn't realize the impact of that special time together as much as I do now, being a mom of two young children.  Recognizing how important it is to reflect on God's gift to us and that Christmas means so much more than if we got exactly what we'd wished for that year.

Well, Elizabeth George beat my ...

Sunday will be November 1^st and even now my kids are making their Christmas wish lists.  This serves as a reminder to me that I'm not geared up for the holidays.  At least, my heart isn't ready to celebrate the reason for the season.

At a time when it's easy to get distracted by our "to do" list, Elizabeth George has prepared a special message to help us get focused on the reason why we celebrate.

We're excited to offer this all new 25-minute Christmas special, "An Old Fashioned Christmas" where Elizabeth shares the Christmas ...

Ever feel like you can't take it anymore?

I had a day like that recently when I felt stressed, overwhelmed and was engaged in a battle with my 9-year-old son that took every ounce of energy out of me.  I was feeling pretty distraught and alone and later wondered if other moms have ever had a day like I had.

I thought about godly, faithful women and their messages about placing our hope in Christ, relying on his strength to get us thru trying times.

One of these women who I've had the privilege of listening to is ...

I had the delight recently of visiting with a well-known leader in youth ministry who has also been a personal mentor to me and my husband.  I'm reminded of a Bible verse that he would quote often in speaking to highschoolers.  It's from Luke 6:45 which states, "For out of the overflow of his heart, the mouth speaks."

I don't think there could be a truer statement about the condition of our heart and how easy it is to just blurt out everything we're feeling at the moment!

Elizabeth George is another friend who talks ...