"I had no feeling, no hope—none. I blamed my husband. Before marriage I had high expectations and then total disappointment. . . ." Continue Reading …
September
You may have read about Britain's sweeping reform this past summer. Saying that the "darkest corners of the Internet" pose a threat to children . . . Continue Reading …
We all feel how quickly life is passing. What do we do when we feel this way? What does God want us to do when we feel this way? Continue Reading …
The sign reads: "Now serving 85." The slip of paper in my hand tells me my number is 104. I'm sitting in the DMV office, and it is crawling with humanity . . . Continue Reading …
If you always find it easy and natural to love your brothers and sisters in Christ, this article is not for you. Otherwise, read on. Continue Reading …
Jack barked with vigor that day, not wanting any harm to cross our threshold. But of course Van's Medical Supply had only come to help. Continue Reading …
You know these are good things and yet, somewhere deep down you feel something other than excitement, joy. You feel something a lot like envy. Continue Reading …
Yesterday, I wrote about God's warning against spiritual envy. While that passage hit me hard, it felt like a walk in the park compared to what I read next. Continue Reading …
How often do I actually call on God for help? I'm realizing . . . not nearly often enough! Why? I think it’s because I think I can handle it on my own. Continue Reading …
In times of weariness, far too often I'm so busy being busy that I fail to stop and reflect upon the One who supplies His children with strength. Continue Reading …
Do you feel like an ugly, broken, sinful mess covered by the thin veneer of togetherness? Continue Reading …
You took the dare to change. You were sure about it. You were excited about it. Then you left the crowd and went home to a house that felt big, quiet, and empty. Continue Reading …
The day started normal but then turned suddenly awry. My teenage son wrote and handed me frantic notes that made no sense. Continue Reading …
"I have three girls ages seven, five, and two. And now I'm watching my nine-year-old niece who is crazy boy crazy. Do you have any advice?" Continue Reading …
October
There is a little "g" gospel that is dangerous and tempting as we parent. It's the gospel of goodness. "God will love me if I am a very, very good boy or girl." Continue Reading …
The people didn't rightly fall down and worship the Lord Jesus for the very same reason I often don't. Their earthly needs had more of their heart. Continue Reading …
Are you afraid of something right now? Is the future unknown? Is life dark? Is fear pressing in on your heart? There is hope. Continue Reading …
Have you ever hit a dry place in your walk with Christ? Or maybe you’re too low to even voice a prayer. Maybe you're in the Valley of Baca. Continue Reading …
In many ways life for the average middle school and high school girl has started to resemble a pressure cooker. Continue Reading …
One month my doctor put me on a strict diet without sugar, bread, and lots of other yummy foods. I honestly didn't know how I'd survive. But then . . . Continue Reading …
They often miss the mark. Their families know it and their congregations do, too. But they continue to go public with God's ways, standards, and norms. Continue Reading …