The art and soul of no
For me, this is a season of no. It’s painful. Because of Joe’s post-op decline and second hospitalization, my life is full of many professional and personal no’s. I haven’t posted a new blog in eons. I …
Two Truths for Hard Times
The question at hand – How do I rest when the bottom falls out? Two truths will take us far. This week I have had to live them. Most of you know our son, Josh (20), is …
Predictability
Has the Lord placed children in your life to love? Train? Disciple? Yours? Others? We have a job to do. Psalm 71:18 speaks to us today. “Even when I’m old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till …
Knowing God
Prayer is an appointment with God. He also offers a walk-in clinic. On the spot. No delay. Not a second to waste or wait. His Presence. It’s guaranteed. Knowing God In this journey through prayer, which Scripture from …
God Speaks
When God speaks to us through the work of the Holy Spirit, it is both predictable and personal. Predictable: We hear from the Holy Spirit through God’s Word. We have full and free access to the mind and …
Dare to Dialogue
Do you have a longing to be a part of some thing powerful and irreversible? I do. I have found this desire is met and satisfied through prayer when my focus is not words, petitions or even praise, but …
In the name of love
No matter our personality, our upbringing or our recent history we can’t be taken hostage by the demands of this world or even its most desperate needs. We must refuse the chains of guilt and do that …
Face-To-Face
The rich young ruler we’ve come to know from Mark 10 was exposed to a “new” truth. Mark 10:17-31. Initially, the “new” truth was too hard for this young man. He turned away and went home sad. (We don’t …
“New” Truth
Why are we magnetically drawn to some portions of scripture and repelled by others? I think it has to do with our familiarity and comfortability of the verses before us. Growing up, I was taught that “Remembering the Sabbath” …