One evening recently I went out onto our front porch to water the hanging plants. I had forgotten to do it the day…
Intentional Rest
There is a section in John Bunyan’s book The Pilgrim’s Progress that I have been thinking on quite a bit lately.
Joyful in Suffering
I have always been somewhat afraid of suffering. Even though I know the Lord will give me everything I need to walk…
Honoring Your Parents as an Adult
This past fall we were up in the mountains with my family for a mini-vacation. While we were walking around in the…
Lord, Give Me Boldness
I have often wished I felt more bold to speak the Gospel – or even simply stopping to pray with someone or do…
Life of a Leaf
I was sitting in my living room one sunshiny day a couple of weeks ago, looking out our window at the changing…
Treasuring Christ Above All Else
I absolutely love this time of the year, watching fall turn into winter. It is such a peaceful season. Even November…
The Fear of the Lord
Fear in past times has been an intense stronghold for me. When I was young I used to become physically sick—crippled…
Dealing with Conflict in a Healthy Way
Conflict is a natural and normal growing pain of any maturing relationship. When two people— often two very different…