We are living in some of the most polarized times in history. Yet, at this particular moment in history, God has appointed you to be alive. His plan and purpose are that you advertise His love and wisdom to the … Read More
It’s been quite the week, hasn’t it? First, the most caustic presidential debate in our history! The President and several others in the White House being infected with COVID. The stock market falling. Fires raging in California so large that … Read More
A few years ago, Steve and I hosted a cruise for some friends of ours in the radio industry. I had never been on a cruise ship before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Our room was near the … Read More
Maximus the Confessor (580-662 AD) was a Christian theologian, a monk, and an advisor to Constantinople. He taught about “interior freedom” which could only be experienced by those “who can close their eyes to the fault of a friend.”[1] Nothing … Read More
As the restrictions of COVID continue, many are beginning to feel edgy and anxious. Who knew this would go on for so long? I wonder, what is God saying through all this? Here’s what I know: God often invites us … Read More
Just when we thought The COVID crisis was improving, we see on the news that cases are rising and that businesses opened too early. No one seems sure about the economy or what will happen when (and if) schools open … Read More
Waiting is one of the most difficult of all the spiritual disciplines. In our hurried, driven, fast-paced culture we have lost the art of waiting well. If there’s a long line at Target, we move over to self-checkout. If there’s … Read More
Ah, these are some wonky days, aren’t they? Just when we were all thinking we were moving past COVID, the news is reporting an elevated number of cases. Many are wrestling with fear, depression, and anxiety. Others are plain old … Read More
I have a prayer journal that I keep for each of my grandkids. After all, I have 14 grandchildren and my prayers for each of them were too many to fit all in one journal! I often borrow prayers from … Read More
This past week, I was reading in the book of 2 Corinthians about generosity: “But the one who sows from a generous spirit” (2 Corinthians 9:6 The Passion Translation). As I’ve been meditating on that verse in all different translations, … Read More
