Crumbling Faith
In 1997, we launched a church in the small town where we had been serving with
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All I Want for Christmas is a Little Rest
Holiday Rush
December 2018
As a child, I loved Christmas. Then,
God Uses Everyday Dishes
Everyday Dishes
My Aunt Polly used her good china, every day. She said, “Tea and coffee taste better
Trading in My Lottery Dreams
Wanting More
We don’t usually buy lottery tickets. But, when the recent Mega Millions Lottery reached $1 billion,
The Unforced Rhythms of Grace in Our Lives
Enjoying Rest & Play
When our children ranged from infant to five years old, I wished for 30
Renewing my Vision This Week
Hearing the Call
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Fall 1987. I sat in a McDonald’s booth just off campus. My friend
When God Doesn’t Answer My Prayer
A Bold Prayer
I wrote down a bold prayer. In May 2017, I sat in a crowded dining
Why We Need to be Transformed
Deformed
None of us have it all together. In fact, we bury that ugly truth behind smiles and
How We Can Remain Stable in an Unstable World
Life’s challenges knock us down, and like a boxer, we hear the referee counting, ” . . . 8, 9, 10.” The effort to get back up overwhelms us. But, Love holds His arms open to us and welcomes us into them, to find comfort and peace and stability.
When We Let Mercy Win the Day
Needing Mercy
I’ve spent too much time over the years feeling stressed out and fearful. I was afraid