Humility is such a rare quality in our current culture. We are encouraged to rise in power, be the first, and achieve the most success. And, there is a part of our human soul that screams to be important. The … Read More
I love the holidays! The lights, decorating the tree, the gifts… ah, I love the whole thing. However, I realize there are many for whom the holidays bring profound sadness. Perhaps because of lost loved ones or broken dreams, when … Read More
Hospitality is a word that causes some anxiety. It conjures up images of a perfect house decorated by Chip and Joanna Gaines and dinner menus from Martha Stewart. In our modern Western culture, hospitality has morphed into entertainment. But what … Read More
I’ve been reading through the Gospel of Mark in my early morning times with Jesus. While reading Mark 9, these words caught my attention, “As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to … Read More
I love the month of November – the month of Thanksgiving. Rather than just thinking of one day to give thanks, what if we set aside the entire month to focus on gratitude? Paul wrote to the believers living in … Read More
I have been reading through the Gospel of Mark in my early morning time with Jesus. It’s such a delight to read slowly, savoring the stories of our Savior. In Mark 4:1-20 Jesus tells a story about a sower – … Read More
With the recent events in the Middle East and the day of rage declared by Hammas, not to mention the ongoing war in Ukraine, many are wrestling with fear and anxiety. We wonder, “What kind of world are we living … Read More
Recently, I had a profound conversation with my 11-year-old granddaughter. As we sat eating lunch together, I asked her, “Selah, what is God teaching you these days?” She paused and reflected and then she said, “contentment.” I was blown away … Read More
As soon as the words left my mouth… I wished I could take them back… Ever been there? Of course you have. We all have regrets, especially around the words that leave our mouths. Early this morning I read, “Set … Read More
As I write this, I am up near the border of Canada where I am speaking. It’s absolutely lovely! The trees are starting to change colors and we are right near the coast. This morning, my host and I were … Read More
