“This will sting for a few seconds.” I blew my breath on the newly scraped flesh. I ran toward my five-year-old as he limped nearer. Tears flowing down his cheeks increased with the sight of
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I walk the line—but I’m not Johnny Cash
Do you know the back story behind the musical hit, I Walk the Line, by Johnny Cash? As a newlywed, Cash reported he wrote the lyrics as a promise of devotion to his new bride.
Read moreFaces God Loves: How to Love People Well
Love whispers, Look at these faces. Gaze into their eyes. They’re the faces God loves. There’s more to a face than meets the eye. Aesthetics present features in color and shape, and in how they
Read moreHope for a New Year—Lessons From English Class
I hope to reach my goals. I’m dreaming big this year. Sentiments of hope and dreams may be shared with family and friends or stay hopeful thoughts dancing around our heads. Humans are distinguished from every
Read moreLife After Christmas—The Island of Misfit Toys
The hoopla of Christmas is over. Celebration’s end often leaves us falling off the edge of a holiday high. Do you know the feeling? Days spent in hustle and bustle. Gifts chosen and wrapped. Food
Read moreGentle On My Mind
The message is evident, God is gentle on my mind. It’s everywhere. In our world. In the past and present. Giving thanks falls short when God is forgotten. God’s people have a history of waning.
Read moreSmell Good, Stand tall, and Be Known By Name
“You smell good. You are tall. That’s a pretty name.” Words spoken by a special young man during a ministry event. It was authentic and from his heart. As believers we need to beware of
Read moreGiving it All for the Sake of the Call
“To come to Christ costs us nothing. But to be a true disciple of Christ costs us everything.” Nothing to everything was a sizable leap. Especially for a college freshman. Having come to Christ at
Read moreA Hill of Beans
“I don’t like beans.” My son and daughter swore they did not like beans of any kind as kids. Green beans. Navy beans. Pinto beans. I reasoned, “How can you know whether you like a
Read moreFinding Shade
“I wish we could sit in the shade.” My daughter Megan’s sentiments were shared by each of us as the beaming afternoon sun made its presence known. My family was visiting a local summer festival.
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