As Christians, are we subconsciously viewing our lives through the same lens as those who do not believe in God? Are we forgetting that our faith in Christ makes a difference in how we experience life events and how we interpret and share the stories of our lives?
Read MoreOne chilly fall day in 2004, I stood looking out my living room window, but my mind wasn't on the neighborhood kids playing or the changing leaves. Instead, it was hundreds of miles away, focused on my grandfather, who had called to tell me about his initial home visit with a hospice intake nurse…
Read MoreHow do we stop our minds from fretting and restlessness over problems we can’t solve? Should we shrug our shoulders and give up? What does God expect of us?
Read MoreOne day during the pandemic, I opened my mailbox, expecting to find the usual junk mail and bills. Instead, I was surprised to see a vase containing lovely miniature daisies and a beautifully written note from a friend.
Read MoreMaybe a commencement address isn’t meant to be more than a pep talk, but at such a significant moment in those young lives, wouldn’t it be great if it were?
Read MoreIn 2004, a merino sheep was discovered in New Zealand, hiding in a cave, covered with 60 pounds of wool! In Shrek’s story, I see myself: hiding in the cave of my mind, hoarding worries and problems.
Read MoreLike a car that won’t go another mile without gas, I sometimes tend to get out and push the car instead of filling up during difficult seasons in life. This practice doesn’t get me very far.
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