Earlier this week I had a few moments of discouragement. Nothing major, but just felt a bit weighed down by all the things not going as well as I had planned. Thankfully, my feelings only lasted a few hours. Later … Read More
Several years ago, Steve took me to see The Lion King on Broadway. Wow! What an amazing experience! Honestly, I was like a little kid in a candy store sitting there with eyes wide open watching the show. It was … Read More
As I write this, I’m in the lovely Blue Ridge Mountains, teaching at a small Pastor’s Wives intensive retreat. We’ve had so much fun together. One of the messages I gave this morning was on “The Spiritual Practice of Remembering.” … Read More
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
As I write this, it’s gray and dreary outside. We’re expecting what the local news has called, “An epic, epic blizzard!” Dreary days are one thing, but dreary seasons are quite another. Those seasons when it feels dark and there’s … Read More
The other day I overheard a conversation between my 5-year-old grandson, Noah, and his Mama. Noah said, “Everett’s mom says, ‘Talk to me like I’m the Queen!’” Ah, that’s solid wisdom right there! In our world of harsh and caustic … Read More
I’m the sentimental type so I love to look back through photo albums from when my kids were little. As I look at the images, it reminds me of stories… Stories of God’s faithfulness, stories of God’s provision, stories of … Read More
Have you ever noticed that people who are content with life have a contagious positivity? They seem to have a deep well of joy and an undercurrent of peace running through their souls. What’s their secret? I believe contentment begins … Read More
