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
The other night on the evening news, I heard a doctor talking about taking care of our emotional health. Depression, anxiety, and generalized stress are all on the rise. Mental health experts and physicians alike are all concerned about the … Read More
When Jesus invited us to pray, “Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10), what was He getting at? Jesus talked about His kingdom a lot. He said things like… “Blessed are … Read More
When Jesus taught us to pray, “Hallowed Be Your Name,” He was inviting us to not just use God’s name carefully, but to live a life of praise. When we praise God faithfully, we are transformed. Our stress decreases and … Read More
