She had high ideals for her future husband. With a booklet full of verbose depictions of him beneath her pillow, she…
serving
Treating Him as a Christian
Before my husband and I got married, a lot of people offered us practical advice. Some of it was excellent, and some…
An Endless Supply
It had been a long day, longer than usual. Yet another student had fallen ill at the discipleship training school I serve at … and it was far from pretty
60: Turning Outward and Finding Joy
What if instead of putting Band-Aid fixes on your outlook to keep your happiness level patched up, you could experience lasting joy…
Unto Jesus
Out of the midnight darkness came the weak sound of what had quickly become a familiar plea in my ears. “Annie?”…
22: Living a Poured-Out Life
The poured-out life is not a calling for the Christian elite.
The Honor of Serving the Master
Nearly 15 years ago I stood in the world’s largest museum — the awe-inspiring Louvre…
Thoughtfulness
Out of breath, overwhelmed, in the middle of a big city, I glanced for the hundredth time at the route on my phone. …
It’s All Worship
Several years back I sat across from a gem of a young woman named Marlene whom I was training to assist me with our magazine…