Prayers and Rabbit Trails
We’re ready to begin! Two months ago you began sending in timely, intense questions that stem from a deep desire to choose a “better way.” Thank you! We’re now ready to tackle these real life questions – …
Alone With The One Who Knows Your Name
The scenery turned from concrete to cornfields as I reluctantly made my way to a retreat center 30 miles from home. “Is this really going to be worth it?” I questioned the value of taking a day …
About Retreat
Peace and quiet. They go together more then we’d like to admit. The absence of quiet in the lives of 21st century believers may be robbing us of the peace (not to mention the purpose and power …
Of Wood Ducks and God
We live at an Outdoor Ministry Center – a camp and retreat center where seventy-two beautiful acres of lakes, forests and fields are ours to enjoy. God’s thumbprint is visible from every window of our home. (My …
A Day Away
Inwardly I moaned, “How can I add anything more to my life?” It was 1992 and I was on staff at a church on the outskirts of Chicago. The senior pastor had just lovingly instituted a day …
Determined
Listen to this with all your heart. . . . He has determined to make you His own . . . I Samuel 12:22 (HCSB) Good Friday proves it. Resurrection Sunday celebrates it. What will you do this …
Meeting Jesus With Sand Between Your Toes
Unrest rises up from many places. Sometimes it’s guilt. Weighed down and burdened by that which we’ve done or neglected to do, it erects a barrier keeping us from peace – denying us access to the rest …
Sabbath Questions for the Soul
This past weekend I spoke at the National Student Leadership Conference at Taylor University. Vision-casting was evident at every turn. Joy flowed freely through the students, the fellowship, the assembled speakers. On Saturday morning, J. R. Briggs …
Missing Out!
How often do I miss out on the good work God has planned for me to do? It doesn’t take much. A hesitant pause. A bit of fear. Some self-protection. Short on time. I have a friend …