Why doesn't someone remind me not to hit that 'home' button on facebook? I want to be an encouragement to others. I want to rejoice with them over good news. I want to know of victories of people who have big life struggles going on right now. I want to be there to give them the attagirl or boy they need and deserve. I have many new facebook friends who started out as followers of the blog. Young women who fight addictions and toxic relationships, trying to focus the

Martha and Mary of Bethany are two of my favorite people in all of Scripture. I love them for so many reasons, and I feel a bit intimated trying to separate from their story just enough for one post. But they have been on my heart, so I will try. Mary and Martha were sisters. They lived together in a town near Jerusalem. Now, one of my favorite Bible stories happened at their house when Jesus came to visit. There is a strong indication that He came to visit often. I k