“Oh Lord, I don’t know what to do!” Ever prayed that prayer? Yup. I’m betting you, like me, have prayed that very same prayer thousands of times. Whether you have job-related decisions, financial decisions, parenting decisions, or health decisions, uncertainty … Read More
Anxiety seems to be in the air all around us. I was watching the news last night and anxiety, depression, and feelings of loneliness are on the rise not only here in the United States, but around the world. In … Read More
Ah, there are those nights when you feel guilty. You blew up at your kids. You made a mistake at work that cost others time to correct. You exchanged angry words with your husband. Maybe your spending got out of … Read More
The other day, one of my daughters asked me if I had seen posts on social media about people “deconstructing” their faith. She’s very concerned. So am I. In case you’re unfamiliar, it is a big thing right now for … Read More
I was listening to a couple of my grandchildren as a heated argument broke out. One of the mama’s instructed, “You need to say you’re sorry and will you forgive me!” What followed was fits of tears and the honest … Read More
Recently, I’ve been reading about the life of Elizabeth Elliot. In case you’re unfamiliar with her story, she and her husband Jim went into the jungles of Ecuador to reach an unreached violent people group with the gospel. Her husband … Read More
The wilderness is bleak and barren. I remember while traveling in Israel and Egypt several years ago, Steve and I went to the Sinai Desert. I have to tell you; it was barren for miles! I’ve always been a bit … Read More
Over the last week, we have witnessed some of the most disturbing events in our lifetimes. Many of us watched in horror the attack on the capitol here in the United States. In the midst of chaos, opinions have flourished. … Read More
Each of us is part of a family. We have or had parents and siblings; we may have nieces or nephews, and some of us have children and perhaps grandchildren. The writer of Proverbs suggested this profound wisdom for family … Read More
As we close out this year, I’m guessing you’re more than ready to kiss 2020 goodbye! We’ve all experienced a lot of loss and hardship this past year. It has been the most unprecedented and uncertain year in our lifetime. … Read More
