Recently I was wrestling with a decision, and I wrote in my journal, “Oh Lord, I need wisdom!” Ever been there? I’m guessing you have. James, the brother of Jesus, wrote, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask … Read More
The book of Proverbs is filled with relational wisdom. From start to finish there are nuggets of truth that, if put into practice, will strengthen any relationship. Not only is relational wisdom needed in the church, workplace, and community but … Read More
Yesterday, a dear friend and I went for a hike and spent some time praying together. As we climbed the mountain, we were talking about all the opinions out there right now. It seems as though people are more polarized … Read More
This past week the media outlets were all abuzz with the Simone Biles story. Simone chose to withdraw from the women’s gymnastics team events and individual events at the Olympics because of her mental health. Newscasters have had a variety … Read More
“Oh Lord, I don’t know what to do!” Ever prayed that prayer? Yup. I’m betting you, like me, have prayed that very same prayer thousands of times. Whether you have job-related decisions, financial decisions, parenting decisions, or health decisions, uncertainty … Read More
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
These are some pretty wonky days, right? Scan the news reports on your phone and you will find all sorts of differing opinions. Scroll through social media and you’ll find adamant posts. Everyone has a different opinion and they each … 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
I remember being in 7th grade and memorizing Galatians 2:20 for the first time. I was at a training camp learning how to present the gospel effectively to children. The living conditions were not great, the staff was crabby, and … Read More
Looking back through my prayer journal, I can’t even begin to tell you the number of times I have cried out for wisdom! I’m guessing that your prayer journal looks similar. Daniel also needed wisdom. The king had asked for … Read More
