Sustaining Peace Peace doesn’t come as easily today as it used to when I was a kid. The older I get, the more responsibility I accumulate. Responsibility...
Managing Reputation Many years ago, as a young adult new in ministry, I remember having a conversation with one of my leaders, who was around the same age as...
Dear Daddy My dad passed away from cancer in 1999. He was only 73 years old. Recently, I came across a letter that I had written to him just a few...
Closer to God When I first decided to follow Jesus and began reading the Bible, one of the first verses I fell in love with was James 4:8. It soon became...
The Power in the Secret Place So often in our lives, we are chasing the busyness of life. It might be school, family life, etc. Then what happens is that God is put as...
Inspired by……. Many people have their favorite books. In my case, I adored the Little House on the Prairie series by Laura Ingalls Wilder and read them...
Seasons to Forget Every year, during springtime, for a long time, I would start to feel different levels of sadness or depression. I’m not exactly sure...
Different Frame of Reference Summer is on its way! In classic spring-cleaning fashion, my family took on a few outside home improvement projects in preparation for...
Tackling the OT When I read the Bible, especially the Old Testament, I try to read with an eye toward a couple of things… What does this reveal about...