It started as a difference of opinion, grew into a disagreement, escalated into an argument, and ended in a fight!  No, not all in one day. The ‘thing’ went on for weeks, with days of quiet and moments of engagement.… Continue reading

If that’s all there is Have you lost sight of eternity?  I sometimes do, the hope of my life hidden in God obscured by the responsibilities of daily life. Then, too, I can, and do, get so comfortable with my… Continue reading

Vindication? So how do you deal with those difficult people in your life, with those who are critical about the way you manage your kids, money, marriage, spirituality?  That’s a tough question that I confront from time to time.  I… Continue reading

Whatever it takes Jerry and Karen, friends for more than 30 years, serve as missionaries with our denomination. When they are in the States, they often live in our home for an extended time. They are an inspiration! They give… Continue reading

Lean in! The woman pushed her way through the crowd, though her illness left her weak, often exhausted. After years of trying one doctor after another, she had lost hope, until someone told her about Someone who had answers. She… Continue reading

Gems of wisdom Since school started this year, I have been opening the day with my boys by reading from the Proverbs. Read from it lately? The book is not the same kind of spiritual nourishment as Ephesians, for example.… Continue reading

Francis Chan wrote a book, “Forgotten God” that talks about the Holy Spirit.  All Christians acknowledge Him. Many are afraid of Him or at least of what He will direct them to do. The implied question in the book’s opening… Continue reading

Don’t waste it She felt like she had failed. Her training and expertise met a challenge that proved to be more than she could manage. Unless she changed course, she would hurt herself and her family.  When we talked, she… Continue reading

This choice, why? Pleasure is the god of this culture. For many there is no higher value in life than ‘being happy,’ and by that they mean, ‘feeling good.’  I am no ascetic chasing some divine revelation by inflicting suffering… Continue reading

Like moonlit shadows on the wall Last night, the little voices of the Awana kids singing, “And I won’t worry about tomorrow, I’m trusting in what you say,” moved me deeply.  “Lord, give me a child-like faith. Help my heart… Continue reading