Leaders lead for the common good, but what exactly is that? Not long after I moved to a small town, an election year approached. One of the town councilmen chose not to run for re-election,
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Waiting…Not Patiently
I placed the order…and then waited. What else could I do? What I did do was mark my calendar four weeks into the future. I wouldn’t get impatient until then. Since deliveries of most things
Read moreBroken Relationships and God’s Plans
Broken relationships hurt. The search for answers feels like grasping at fog. As years pass and circumstances fail to change, the hope of reconciliation fades. God alone can heal a family, but His methods are
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When the phone rang, we knew something had happened. My wife talks with her mom nightly, but when her mom called at 8:30 one Sunday morning, we knew something was amiss. My father-in-law had fallen
Read moreThe Essential root of thankfulness
Who doesn’t like the 23rd Psalm and the idyllic pastoral scene that passes through the mind as you hear the words? I think David might object to his psalm being a mainstay in funerals, but
Read moreThe Key to Peace
Some days, we just want to get back to normal. No drama. No surprises. Just ordinary, predictable routines and foreseeable outcomes. As I sipped hot tea with my Bible on my lap, the uncertainty around
Read moreWhen Trials Strike: A Lesson from Job
by Norma Gail When trials strike and events are beyond our control, peace is difficult to come by. Job, a biblical expert on life turned upside-down, is one of my favorites. However, there was a
Read moreToo Fast, Too Furious
Despite his actions, I did what I always do. Driving to the school where I teach takes about ten minutes. One morning as I puttered along, I noticed a snazzy Range Rover behind me. It
Read moreStress Scratched
Has your gut dropped about what’s ahead? Maybe you’ve lost a little sleep, too? We dread potential situations. When the check engine light comes on, we’re sure the car is about to blow up. Or
Read moreWhen The Bad News and the Good News Are the Same News
by Jean Wilund The Bad News I knew she’d be mad but I didn’t expect out of control rage from such a young child. But then again, she does take after her momma. Our daughter
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