Fear over faith or faith over fear? You choose. Fear says: Life changes. Change hurts. I’ll stay where I am. God says: Chance change. Grow through pain. I’m with you all the way.
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Lessons of a Little Leader
… And a little child will lead them (Isaiah 11:6 NIV). I know a leader. Her name? Lila Grace. Even better? She’s our grand-girl. Okay, so we love her, that’s true. But more than this, she
Read moreGod’s Free Gift
Before I Met Him As a youth, I carried a heavy burden. Guilt clung to me like a ball and chain. The church I attended did not offer a remedy. I struggled with temptations that
Read moreAs Summer Leads the Way to Fall
I love the way the trees sway between the seasons… How muggy nights mingle with a slight chill or how a firefly’s light fades as he waves goodbye one last time. I’m reminded there’s so
Read moreNavigating Life
But I am trusting you, O Lord, saying, “You are my God!” My future is in your hands. ~Psalm 31:14–15 NLT The word “navigate” became personal . . . quickly . . . as I found myself
Read moreWorth Repeating
Some stories are worth repeating again and again: “Is Dad still living?” “No, your dad died a few years ago. However, before he died, he became a Christian.” Following that brief reply, I supplied my
Read moreMake Us One
Christ’s Final Prayer Before the Cross In John 17, Jesus’ last prayer with His disciples before the cross is recorded. It is a beautiful prayer where Jesus asks God the Father to restore Him to
Read moreHow I Find Peace When Bunnies and Sparrows Fall
Finding peace in nature’s sad situations isn’t easy… While I’ve considered thoughts about my being a fraud, the question and answer of how I find peace when bunnies and sparrows fall have piqued my brain
Read moreDeserting the Desert
Deserting the desert is the easy way out. My greatest lessons came where I didn’t want to dwell. Although I’ve never visited a desert, I’ve seen pictures. A desert is a geographical place that receives
Read moreIn the Middle of Nowhere
I grew up in the middle of nowhere in the 1950s and 60s. We lived far from stores, doctors, and other people. We drove 10 miles through hills to the nearest town. I rode a
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