I bounced out of the auditorium, diploma in hand, scanning the crowd for my family. A hand fell on my shoulder and the familiar voice of my dad boomed over my head, “Welcome to the
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The Resurrection: what it means and what it doesn’t.
This weekend we celebrate the unfathomable: the Son of God’s sinless and selfless life on earth, His sacrifice and substitutionary death for our sin, and His defeat of death, hell and the grave. His resurrection
Read moreA Different Kind Of Strange
The steam rising from my coffee cup mirrored the steam rising from my bad attitude. “I just can’t believe she’d say something like that,” I fumed. “What in the heck is wrong with people?” “Yeah,”
Read more3 Can’t Miss Goals For Everyday Living
When you think about goal setting and resolutions, what phrases or questions come to mind? This popular Stilwell family saying causes our children to cringe: “If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time.”
Read moreNo More Perfect Holidays
Norman Rockwell images roll through my head over the holidays, particularly the Freedom From Want painting: the perfect table setting, a large extended family gathered as Grandfather watches Grandmother place an enormous turkey on the
Read moreMessages that resonate, and why they make me nervous
“That message really resonated with me.” Writers crave those words. We long to connect, and our hearts sing when our words strike a chord with our readers. But as a Christian, messages that resonate make
Read moreWill it cost us to be a disciple in our church?
I bristled as I processed his comment, “I find Americans to be naïve. Especially American Christians.” My seasoned Israeli tour guide smiled at my shocked expression. “You Americans believe you’re entitled to life, liberty and the
Read moreCan a short rest really benefit you?
“Isn’t this a lovely moment,” I reflected. My husband eased into his wicker chair and smirked, “Where did that come from?” “Well, Romeo, I was just thinking about how busy this week has been and
Read moreWhen life isn’t fair
Let’s face it, life isn’t fair. In fact, it can be downright cruel. My prayer journal is filled with requests that break my heart and challenge my hope. As followers of Christ, we know this life
Read moreThe beauty and power of a simple message
For 11 months of the year, I love teaching our adult discipleship class. The month of December, however, I’d sometimes like to take a sabbatical. It isn’t that I don’t love the season of Advent
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