My Shifting Views on Christmas
I’ve been doing some thinking about what Christmas—the holiday—is. For most of my life, I have understood it to be the time of year …
Year: 2022
Resisting the Itch of Temptation
My leg began itching—maddeningly. My first impulse, of course, was to scratch it. However, I was lying in bed and didn’t want to disturb …
More Vacation Reminders of God
I am sharing a few more vacation experiences from western North Carolina that remind me of God’s presence in my life and of how …
Vacation Reminders of God
Wherever we go, God is present, revealing himself in both subtle and spectacular ways. The recent vacation CW and I took to western North …
To Strive or Not to Strive
In Psalm 46:10, the Lord says, “Be still, and know that I am God . . .” The original Hebrew that is translated “be …
We Are All Mephibosheths
When I ran across a mention of David and Mephibosheth in a book I was reading, I was drawn to look more closely at …
The Longing in Me: How Everything You Crave Leads to the Heart of God
Have you ever longed so much to be chosen that it led you into a damaging situation? Has longing for things to be the …
Alone Time with God is Vital to our Spiritual Health
We’ve all experienced some measure of sleep deprivation, and we know how bad we can feel the following day. That’s because sleep is vital …
Secure in our Father’s Arms
CW and I were on a disaster relief callout this year to clean up after tornado damage. It was a sizzling week with temps …
How Can We Pray for Everyone?
When I think of all the prayer needs in the world, I can easily become overwhelmed. How can I pray for everyone? Am I …