This past week, I have to admit, I felt a bit overwhelmed. Delayed flights, lost suitcases, books that had to be mailed out, and deadlines that had to be met all left me feeling a bit spazy. I was fearful I would forget some detail and drop the ball on some deadline. Ever felt that…
In each of our lives, there will be discouraging circumstances. We get sick, or we encounter financial difficulties. Appliances break, plans go awry, kids go off the rails, and relationships struggle. As a result, we feel discouraged. This must have been the case for Joseph. In case you don’t remember, Joseph was his dad’s favorite….
As we watch the news of war in Ukraine unfolding, I am reminded that we have an enemy. Satan is called “the accuser” (Revelation 12:10) in Scripture because he lives to accuse and find fault with the believer. He loves nothing more than to point out our weaknesses and the places where we are seemingly…
I’ve been thinking about peace quite a bit lately. I’m probably so obsessed with peace because my life is so wild. As I write this we are traveling. First Nebraska, then England and then Kenya, Africa! Wow! What a whirlwind. As I enjoy my very full life, I’ve been pausing and asking myself, “Am…
I have always wanted to be a prayer warrior but because I am a highly energetic, sometimes ADD type person, it was a bit challenging. I used to read books by great heroes of the faith who spent hours on their knees and wonder, “Why can’t I be like that?” Then I realized, God only…
Have you ever noticed that people who are content with life have a contagious positivity? They seem to have a deep well of joy and an undercurrent of peace running through their souls. What’s their secret? I believe contentment begins with a few good choices. Even though life is challenging, contentment is an attitude that…