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
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How 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
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I discovered my ‘Peculiar Place’ just over thirty-two years ago. Alone in my living room, I went to the window for the very last time. And on this particular morning, I did so out of
Read morePeace, Sock Lint and How There is Nothing New Under the Cover (Except there is)
“Peace. Be still,” Jesus said. He was talking to a storm at the time, but I’m pretty sure he tells me the same thing quite often. “Storm” could be my middle name some days. I
Read moreAre You Making Good Decisions Every Day?
A Good Decision? Maybe Not! In middle school, my daughter brought a friend home one afternoon, and I offered the only snack I had in the refrigerator: leftover fries. Even when I offered the fries
Read morePeace on My River
The air, frigid and howling, stirred the Yukon River. We watched from inside the main hall, anxiously anticipating the arrival of the rest of our crew. Sideways, sleet-like rain left streaks on the panes as
Read moreGod’s Strength—Our Hope
God’s strength, our hope—a promise for the present When needs overwhelm with no answers in sight, look to Yahweh-Jireh, Yahweh Provides. If control disappears and power eludes, trust in El-Shaddai, God Almighty. Because
Read moreSeven Minutes of Stillness
A few weeks ago I entered a yoga class after a several year hiatus. This was not the death by planks class of my foolhardy younger years, but a softer, just-enough-to-feel-good variety. As the instructor
Read moreCrossing Bridges
Crossing bridges impact us in amazing ways, whether the bridges span languages, landmarks, or lives. First Mission Trip I learned this truth in a new way on my first mission trip. The life changes and
Read moreChristmas Comes Regardless
Christmas comes regardless of circumstances in the world or our personal lives. That first advent was no different for the participants. Events leading up to Jesus’ birth brought many unexpected challenges to the young couple
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