When we have the same thought again, the line of the original thought is deepened, causing what's called a memory trace. With each repetition the trace goes deeper and deeper, forming and embedding a pattern of thought. When an emotion is tied to this thought pattern, the memory trace grows exponentially stronger.

It is a rare and beautiful thing when we choose to offer love in situations when most people would choose to scorn or ignore.

Prayer does make a difference-a life-changing, mind-blowing, earth-rattling difference.

Where there is a lack of rest, there is an abundance of stress.

Great love isn't two people finding the perfect match in one another. Great love is two people making the choice to be a match.

If you are a woman who honors God right where you are, you are in ministry.

On the other end of the spectrum, we can't use this permission to sometimes say no and use it as a wand to wish away all our responsibilities. We also must remember not to use our "no" answers as a weapon. We can't turn into No! ninjas, karate-chopping anyone who even comes close to asking us for something.