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
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The 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
Read moreThings Change
“Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” And they left their nets at once and followed him. Matthew 4:19-20 NLT The day was normal, until . . . “I
Read moreLoving a Neighbor
The second is equally important: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Mark 12:31 NLT The note clung tightly to the storm door, held there by a piece of strong tape used by the delivery person. The
Read moreThe Battle is not Yours: God’s Lesson in a Dusty Mess
“Even good change has its challenges,” I wrote in my last post about moving into a new home. And amidst those challenges, God tapped me on the shoulder to remind me He was not tied
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