I remember a season of ministry that was very tough for Steve and me. Our son, JJ, was away at college, but he wrote Steve one of the most profound emails that Steve has ever received. JJ wrote, “Dad, I … Read More
Years ago, I was taught to spend intentional time with Jesus every morning. So, from the time I was about 12, I spent time with Jesus. That practice was called “quiet time.” Now, I like to call that my “facetime” … Read More
Transitions can be challenging and confusing, but they provide an opportunity for deepened faith. The transition following the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus felt confusing for the disciples. The women saw the empty tomb and Peter and John ran and … Read More
The other day, one of my daughters asked me if I had seen posts on social media about people “deconstructing” their faith. She’s very concerned. So am I. In case you’re unfamiliar, it is a big thing right now for … Read More
Recently, Steve and I were able to spend a day with his parents in South Carolina. They’ve been incredible about collecting photographs and creating photo albums for each of their four sons and families. As we spent the day together … Read More
Current events have been pretty dark lately. The new abortion law in New York, growing concerns over North Korea and Iran, and the global refugee crisis – to mention just a few. How do we as followers of Jesus hang … Read More
In the past few days, I’ve received several messages from dear friends who are taking extra time to rest and reflect during the month of January. All the messages have resonated with my heart. It’s what I need, and … Read More
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. Isaiah 60:1 A few weeks ago two of my little grandsons spent the night with me. When I was tucking them in, they asked … Read More
Dr. Brené Brown, an author and research professor, has done extensive research on shame. She defines shame as“the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging – something we’ve experienced, … Read More
Discouragement hits all of us at times. The disappointments and challenges of life leave us feeling drained and dismayed. We’ve all been there. The question is: how do we bounce back from discouragement? The Psalmist David is a remarkable example … Read More
