Knowing God
Be still and know that I am God… Psalm 46:10a Two scriptural accounts have formed my “knowing” God. Satisfied But I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned …
Dare to Dialogue
Prayer. If I’m really honest, I have to admit I find it easier to spend ten minutes talking about God than ten minutes talking to God. My life bears evidence of this reality too often. My growth …
A Sense of Failure
Previously published Jan 28, 2014 Tucked within the overload of our lives is a lurking assailant that makes quick work of our joy and hope. It’s the incessant feeling of failure, whether it’s real or perceived. Ever been …
Our Hospice Adventure – A Story of Love
We are moving out of a 25-day crisis. There is a lull, but the horizon is hidden and unknown. It is a walk by faith, not by sight. Our oldest son, Joshua, has been in Hospice Care …
Soul Shaping Gifts
COVID has brought loss and tragedy, but through some of our forced stops, new treasures have emerged. Ayanna Jackson is a High School Senior. During her Sophomore year, when Covid shut down schools, she asked her mom …
Do What Jesus Did
We can learn a lot from Jesus as we step into this new year. We have heard of WWJD – what would Jesus do – but as 2022 launches, let’s encourage each other to DO what Jesus …
Courage for 2022
This past week, someone “double-dog” dared me. It made me laugh out loud and brought back childhood memories. Can I double-dog dare you as we approach the threshold of a New Year? Like last year, Covid-19 will …
Smaller Than I Thought
By Dr. Nate Lowe, President of the Run Hard. Rest Well. Board of Directors and professor at Indiana Wesleyan University Each year at Christmas time I latch onto some concept that has never occurred to me before. …
Be a Gift
Don’t give gifts this Christmas. Be a gift – to every person you see, every person you meet. Smile. Hug. Listen. Connect. Serve. Share. Let’s delight in the Love we’ve been given.