This past week, I led a retreat in my home for a cohort of women leaders who are serving in the nonprofit world. We had a great time as we looked at Psalm 63 and the implications for those of us who lead. We had great conversations around what it means to lead when you’re…
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….
In every believer’s life, there will be moments when God seems aloof to our suffering. In those moments we wonder, “What’s up with that? Isn’t God supposed to comfort me, provide for all my needs, and bring relief to my suffering?” Mary and Martha asked the same questions when their brother Lazarus died. In John…
The other day as I was driving through town, I was listening to “Promises” by Maverick City Music. What a great reminder of all that God has promised us as His children. He is a faithful God who keeps every promise. Many of us need this reminder. When the economy fails or when we are…
George Müller is one of my historic heroes. He was a German evangelist who felt called to take care of the poorest children in Bristol, England in the 1800’s. He preached to small groups of people and received no salary. He felt his only financial support should come voluntarily from people. He prayed and God…