Author: Lisa Chandler

As we are striving to develop self-discipline, we must also remember to practice self-grace. Grace is defined as “undeserved favor,” or “good toward those who have no claim on,...

Discipline, Discipline, Discipline…Self-Discipline! Did anyone else feel an “uh-oh” in their spirit when reading that? Discipline is rarely fun and many times very uncomfortable. I usually do better when...

“What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions?… So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. ...

This week we’ve been reminded that many times there are good lessons in things that initially seem bad. We’ve thought back on miraculous changes God has made in us...

I think we all know Murphy’s Law: “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.” My faith in God, His love for me, and the fact that He has...

Change can be hard, especially when something has been in place for a long time.  For instance, my husband and I have had a financial system in place for...

When I was young and single I always said I would NEVER date anyone that had children. Well, God has a sense of humor because my husband is the...

Somehow, I thought marrying my friend and being 100% sure that God brought us together would preclude us from marital issues because our union was “blessed.” Now, after 20...

I recently shared the analogy that I often ask my husband to change his entire outlook on life, while I ask myself to get up 15 minutes earlier each...

  On April 12, 1997, I walked down the isle shedding tears of joy as I approached the man God sent just for me.  I had envisioned our future,...