When the children of Israel came to the edge of the Promised Land, they sent spies to scope out the area and take stock of what was awaiting them. They discovered beauty unimaginable and resources beyond comprehension, but they were
As a Pastor’s wife and woman in ministry, one of the most common questions I get asked is “where is God in the midst of my suffering?” I’ve been asked the question a 100 different ways but my answer never
I enjoy long distance running. There is something exhilarating about the sound of my feet hitting the pavement whether it is the hottest day of summer, the coldest chill in the winter, or the most comfortable temperatures of spring or
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. (Revelation 21:4) He has also set eternity in the human heart...
Disasters, violence, division, and lawlessness overtake the headlines of the local, national, and world news. Our media lacks good news stories. Daily, I see that terrible things are happening within my city, state, and nation. Some say they do not
With a new season making an appearance, I wanted to take inventory of lawn chairs and garden supplies. I fumbled with the lock on my shed, using a key I thought would work. Not so. I tried a second key.
I have a confession to make–sometimes trusting God is a challenge.
Last week, I was stressing about our finances. But here’s the thing–we have money to pay all of our bills. We have a roof over our head, two nearly-new vehicles to
Ever experienced a devastating disappointment that left you questioning everything you thought you knew? If so, you are in good company. As much as I would love to say my life has played out like a storybook fairy tale, I
We all have things that we’re believing for: dreams to come to pass, problems to turn around. We’d be happy if they worked out our way, but sometimes what we have in mind is not God’s best; we often think
In the third century, there was a desert father named Abba Paul who truly understood the benefits of prayer. While the other monks made their homes on the outskirts of cities in order to make a living selling woven baskets, Abba
Carrying a burden is hard work. Parents can attest to picking up heavy and growing children. Construction workers spend the day moving boards and other building materials. In the Disney animation Mulan, there’s a scene where the Imperial troops train for
The third person of the Trinity can be the forgotten God. We often miss His work by simply forgetting Who He is and what He is doing in our lives. God is triune: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. And all
We come into this world crying. We cry again, frequently, while we’re young—usually because of some temporary pain or sadness which rudely snatches us away from the simple wonder of childhood. And then, despite the richness and beauty of life,
Do you ever feel like the trials in your life are testing your faith? I can relate. Sometimes our trials include our marriage, friendships, relatives, jobs, finances, children, or our health. Although having trials in our lives is unavoidable, there
Have you ever prayed for an instant resolution but feel like you never received the answer? Do you believe God still answers prayer or have you ever Read More »
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