Sometimes we don't know what to do, and we pray for discernment. Other times, we pray for discernment, but it's an excuse. We already know what to do, but we lack the courage to do it. That was the issue with my hero in One Plus One Equals Trouble. He had a decision to make, and he knew the ... read more
A Galatians Fourth of July: True Freedom in Christ
Happy birthday, America! I pray God's blessings on you, for as a Christian, I am to seek the well-being of the land where God has placed me (Jeremiah 29:7). I celebrate the freedom I have found in your borders, and I remember those who fought for that freedom. For freedom is not cheap--politically ... read more
Chosen
There's nothing like being in a crowd of people to make me feel small and insignificant. As an introvert, noise, smells, and sights overload my senses until a feeling of loneliness wraps around me. The world is a large place, thick with conflict and wrought with needs. How do I fit into that? When I ... read more
Questioning Through Mark: 1:14-20
Later on, after John was arrested, Jesus went into Galilee, where he preached God's Good News. "The time promised by God has come at last!" he announced. "The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!" One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, ... read more
The Almost
When I read that pregnancy test for the first time, and it said positive, fear sent my pulse skittering through my throat. Life was in me, and there was only one way out. I've never be the same again. For a woman who doesn't like the unknown or doesn't like pain, the light at the end of the ... read more
Visitations
How will you respond when He comes to you? "The LORD appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat of the day. Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he hurried from the entrance of his tent to meet ... read more
Humility: The Eyes to See Honestly
Have you ever observed something like this? In response to a compliment, someone plays down his ability, shrugs off the praise, says lightheartedly, “Ah, it’s nothing.” We call this humility. We say, “What a humble person!” Low self-esteem is not humility. It’s pride. Refusing gratitude from ... read more