Sitting on my desk is one of my favorite Christmas presents of all time: a stuffed Olaf. It was given to me by my youngest daughter when she possessed all the zany enthusiasm of a seven-year-old. When I look at Olaf, I must smile. I love his character from the movie, Frozen. Olaf is always…
Category: Christian Life
Approaching Jesus like the Wise Men
In the hustle of the holiday season, the wise men have a lot to teach about how to approach Jesus.
In Search of Peace
When overwhelmed with holiday preparations, the peace of the season eludes me. But missing it prompted me back to the reason for celebration.
Finding Peace
When the weight of my efforts weighed on me, I learned to shift my focus from my work to God’s call. I found His peace.
When Prospering is Building Faith
When a chance encounter at the meat counter reveals just how God might be fulfilling a promise in Jeremiah 29:11.
God Authored Thanksgiving
I had finally done it! I had accomplished that almost impossible goal. I couldn’t keep it to myself. I had to tell someone, anyone. Right after I told God. Oh, I know, He already knew. In fact, He’d authored it. But I had to share it with Him anyway. “Thank You Lord for this! I…
Celebrating Success
Aa single word caused a joyful, heartfelt celebration. Just as our learning a spiritual truth excites God and gives us hope for the future.
Lost that Loving Feeling?
When Christians lose that loving-everyone-like-Jesus-would feeling, the first step is to sit at His feet.
Extending Grace Or Excusing Sin?
When I realized extending myself grace was becoming an excuse for sinful behavior. Convicted, I realized Jesus’ response would be to go, and sin no more.
Finding Forgiveness
“I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better than they ever dreamed of.” John 10:10 The Message The plate was passed as a reflective silence descended upon the sanctuary. My mind focused on the prayer just offered by our speaker. To offer my life as a sacrifice. A living sacrifice….