Last night we had a gathering at a park. It was so much fun! A bunch of the guys played volleyball, the big kids got a soccer game going, and all the littles enjoyed the playground equipment. The rest of … Read More
Lately, I’ve heard comments like, “The world is just getting worse and worse.” I get it! I mean, there is violence, immorality, sickness, and natural disasters. However, I have good news for you! It’s going to be okay! How do … Read More
Lately, it seems as though many are overwhelmed. Pulled in a million directions, they feel stretched and tired. I get it. I’ve been there myself! This week, I was struck by the words of the Apostle Paul who wrote to … Read More
David prayed, “But you, Lord are a shield around me, my glory and the one who lifts my head high.” (Psalm 3:3) A shield is a common symbol of God’s protection. Shields were used in defensive warfare. According to Smith’s … Read More
Over the past few weeks, I’ve met with several who are walking through perilous journeys. Some are battling cancer, some have children far from God. Others have adult kids who have gone through horrific loss. Meanwhile, the news reports are … Read More
Happy 4th of July, Friends! As a family we’ll be attending the local parade, having a barbecue, and of course, some will attend the fireworks tonight. All of this has me thinking about the importance of holidays to families. Celebrating … Read More
The other day two doves were on the railing of my back deck. I had never seen them before. As I stood in my kitchen watching them I was reminded that one of the pictures the scriptures used for the … Read More
Years ago, Bob Newhart acted in a skit where he played the part of a counselor and a woman came to meet with him. Every time she said she was struggling with something or complained about one area of her … Read More
All of us live under some type of pressure or another. We face challenges and difficulties daily. We face personal pressures, but we also feel the weight of living in a fallen world. I have been reading through the book … Read More
Waiting has been the hardest spiritual growth skill for me. Impatient and energetic by nature, I like it when things move fast. But, if there’s anything I’ve learned about God in recent years, it’s this: God is never in a … Read More
