So much of the chaos surrounding America and the world stems from the absence of truth. The Answer? God is Truth and His Word is Truth. When it comes to what the world says versus
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The Mystery of Fireflies and Faithful Friends
Fireflies and faithful friends? Don’t you love them? We watch and wait for them every summer. For me, fireflies and friends go together like barbeques, campfires, and boat rides around winding lakes that never seem
Read moreHow to Rekindle the Flame When Your Light Grows Dim
Outside the wind is howling. Ice clings to the trees and shrubs — blades of leftover grass crunch beneath my feet. My eyes tear from the sting of the cold making me want to hurry home.
Once inside, I’m warmed by the crackle of the fire. The belly of the woodstove glows with red and orange embers while flames consume the wood and warms our home. I throw a couple more logs in, grab a cup of coffee and curl up on the couch for a few minutes of rest.
As I sit and think, I’m reminded of the winter of the soul — seasons of hardship, loss, sorrow … brokenness. Some days it feels as though the season will never end with its darkened days and veiled light.
Read moreBecause the holidays aren’t happy for everyone
My work as an associate hospital chaplain introduces me to situations that break my heart, especially as I make rounds on the Oncology floor. The holidays can be sad, lonely times for patients and their families.
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