The challenge began a little more than fifty years ago. The Lord put me on a path not to my wanting, let alone making, but it was designed by His grace, and for my learning.
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Mary Magdalene–A Graceful Influence
“I believe [Mary Magdalene’s] simple, graceful impact is to remind us of the power of following Jesus…” (Graceful Influence, Lori Roeleveld, p. 131). “What do you mean you don’t believe?” The tone in my voice
Read moreBreaking Through the Broken
Broken Did you know doctors will break bones on purpose to correct inconsistent growth? It’s the same concept as gardeners pruning trees and bushes, intentionally guiding the growth of the plant by focused breaking. Even
Read moreSeeking God’s Blessings When Life Shatters Around Us
Seeking God’s blessings when life shatters around us challenges even mature Christians. How do we see the Father’s hand in our lives when nothing looks like we hoped or prayed for or imagined? When everything
Read moreLife Lessons With Spiritual Insights from Scavengers and Predators
“Turkey vultures,” my husband said. Their silent presence outside of my window, their large bodies dominating the space unexpectedly led me to unravel life lessons with spiritual insights about human choices. The visitors exuded a
Read moreAbba Father
My wife and I do not have children. But we do have a precious little dog named Muy-Muy. He is now a fourteen-and-a-half-year-old Maltese, known to be the smartest breed of small dogs. Muy-Muy loves
Read moreHow Holy Spirit Helps Us
Holy Spirit helps us in so many ways. Almost twenty years ago, I knelt down next to my bed and prayed for more Holy Spirit in my life. I prayed for my ears to hear
Read moreDenominations: What I Love About Our Denominational Differences
I didn’t realize I was odd. Well, let me rephrase. I didn’t realize I was odd in this particular way, until I started to notice: when I went to the Methodist carry-in, everyone was Methodist.
Read moreGreatest Commandments: Love
Can the greatest commandments also be the hardest? I guess the answer to that question may depend in part on how you view or define greatest and what the word is describing. When the
Read moreFinding Deeper Meaning in the Quietness of New Beginnings
“Be like a tree. Stay grounded. Connect with your roots. Turn over a new leaf. Bend before you break. Enjoy your unique natural beauty. Keep growing.” Joanne Raptis Have I mentioned how much I love,
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