Jesus Loved Martha
Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. John 11:5 These words (especially the first three), and the order in which they were written, leaped out and landed in my heart. Thud. I would have expected Mary, Martha’s sister, …
Prescription for Rest in the 21st Century
Become a storyteller. Our hurried existence leaves little room for reflection. The biblical command “to remember” anchors our faith to the handiwork of God’s provision, protection, and Presence. Pause. Reflect. Remember. Share. God uses our stories to …
Great Ways (and Reasons) to Say No
With a new school and church year before us, requests for your time and talent may be frequent and intense. How do we handle the bombardment? For me, it means a heart-to-heart with my Father. I make …
Conviction
240 people enter this world every minute. 120 people die every minute. 80 people die without knowing Jesus Christ.* By the time you finish reading this blog, 230 people will have died. This statistic makes me swallow …
Let Freedom Ring
“I have to…” “I have to _____.” Fill in the blank. It’s a dangerous phrase. Common, yes. Necessary, at times. But taxing, even toxic in the world of December overload. Bound, hard and fast, to the emotional expectations …
Servant Leadership – Part 2.
At this website we spend a lot of time challenging each other to embrace the God-ordained rewards of a guilt-free rest. It’s a counter-cultural commitment and requires accountability and encouragement every step of the way. This is …
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 …