Summer is right around the corner! The days are longer and the schedule is often more relaxed. During the season of summer, I often choose one passage to focus on a bit more intentionally. As I consider the hopelessness surrounding … Read More
We are often busy, hurried people. We have places to go, people to see, and appointments to keep. The last few weeks of my life have been very full. I’ve traveled to Georgia, Arizona, and Upstate New York for speaking … Read More
Do you ever feel like your faith is a bit fragile and like you need to lean into the faith of your friends? I’m guessing we’ve all felt that way at one time or another. This past week I’ve been … Read More
There’s a game I love to play with my grandkids where I hide a treasure and they leave the room and count. Then they have to come back and hunt for the treasure. While they hunt, I tell them if … Read More
What is the key to happiness? When people were asked what made their lives happy and satisfying, one of the leading answers was friendships. However, in our fast-paced society, friendships often go neglected because of busy schedules. In 2008, two … Read More
This morning, I’ve been dwelling on Philippians 3:10 where the Apostle Paul writes, “I want to know Christ.” The idea behind the word ‘know’ here is to know experientially. As I’ve been pondering Paul’s words, I’ve been considering the question, … Read More
Recently, my daughter spent a day in an assisted living facility. The residents were on lockdown because of an illness spreading through the facility. One lady seemed particularly lonely. As Bethany was emptying the trash in her room, she noticed … Read More
Several years ago, Steve took me to see The Lion King on Broadway. Wow! What an amazing experience! Honestly, I was like a little kid in a candy store sitting there with eyes wide open watching the show. It was … Read More
I’ve heard this cry countless times from disillusioned saints. Good, faithful people who have cried out to God but haven’t been sure if God answered. As a result, they felt disillusioned with prayer and disconnected from His presence. We know … Read More
As we head towards Holy Week, when we’ll reflect on the death of Christ and celebrate His victorious resurrection, we are reminded that hope is core to our faith. But imagine with me how confused the disciples must have felt … Read More
