Fear and uncertainty are all around us, aren’t they? They seem to pummel our hearts from every direction. The evening news reports are certainly not encouraging. And yet, we stand on the brink of a New Year. Every year I … Read More
Recently, a friend reminded me of Rembrandt’s painting of Jesus asleep in the boat with the disciples. In case you’re unfamiliar with the painting, it brilliantly depicts the chaos of the scene. The disciples appear to be hanging on for … Read More
We are living in unprecedented times in our global history. With illness and economic pressures ravishing the globe, it’s easy to lose hope. Life feels like a wilderness. In Numbers 21, we find an interesting story that I feel has … Read More
As I write this, Steve and I are traveling around Florida visiting friends of Reach Beyond. Our appointments have been wonderful. We’ve met with people who inspire me. A commonality among the people we’ve met is that they have all … Read More
This past week I noticed we had some new neighbors move in on our little cul-de-sac. I realized quickly that the family was from India based on their dress. Filled with excitement, I went over to meet them and introduce … Read More
Waiting is not my forte. Can you relate? Over the last few years I’ve been asking God to uproot a sense of hurry in my spirit and replace that with patience. Here’s the thing: when you ask God something like that, … Read More
I learned a long time ago the value of a good self-management meeting, especially when I’m feeling overwhelmed or fearful. The only attendee (other than God) at my self-management meeting is me! In our times, there are lots of reasons … Read More
Recently, I was reading the story found in Matthew’s gospel where the disciples leave Jesus to go ahead of Him across the Sea of Galilee (Matthew 14:22-33). The disciples head out across the dark lake while Jesus retreats for some … Read More
One thing I love about the teaching of Jesus is His use of metaphors and stories. In John 10, Jesus states that He is the Good Shepherd (John 10:10), and He compares us to sheep. As I’ve been thinking about … Read More
Recently, Steve and I were in Thailand leading a deeper life retreat with our Asia Pacific team. One afternoon, I sat out on the back deck, surrounded by tropical beauty, sipping coffee and reflecting with a friend on our ministry … Read More
