As we step into Lent, this Ash Wednesday article starts a time of preparation with a clear picture of our sovereign and merciful God...The texts begin benignly: “How are you,... Read More
The Five LovesWelcome! How wise of you to be researching love. Few things in life are more important than true love—except maybe a nice MLT: mutton, lettuce, and tomato sandwich.I... Read More
When There Is No RainSo (Elijah) did what the LORD had told him. He went to the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan, and stayed there. The ravens brought him... Read More
In times of trouble, pain, heartache, mourning, loneliness, ill health, relationship issues, financial struggles, and when the devil seems to not want to leave you alone and let you be,... Read More
This year’s resolutions are too often last year’s reframed regrets.Think about your list. Do the items look vaguely familiar? A survey showed the most popular include: lose weight, exercise more,... Read More
The smallest gesture of kindness can refresh someone’s soul. While waiting for assistance recently, a young adult with a developmental disability suddenly announced to me, “My daddy just died from... Read More
It is so easy to read the Christmas story, year after year, and not see anything new. But the other day I took the time to read the footnotes in... Read More
Christmas. Just that one word can evoke images, feelings, and memories as unique and varied as the individuals that have them. Time honored traditions, the presence of family, beautiful decorations,... Read More
Although Advent is not formally observed by every Christian church, we all do things to prepare for Christmas. Yes, I definitely decorate my house the weekend after Thanksgiving! But this... Read More
I am thankful. Thank-filled. Thankful, not because of rightness in this world. It is not. Not because it will get better. It might not. Thankful, thank-filled, because my hope rests... Read More