Hearing God Speak
Most of us, if we are honest, have a longing to hear God speak to us—directly and very personally. We…
God-Encounters
Coincidence or a God-encounter? My friend Barbara, a long time Christian, believes God arranges our personal encounters when we specifically…
Stand in the Gap
One of saddest verses in the Bible is what God says through Ezekiel: “And I sought a man among them…
The Talking Toys
It’s absolutely fun to recall some days when your kids were youngsters and laugh as you share them with your…
Be Hospitable–No Grumbling
Be hospitable without complaint–without grumbling? That’s what the Apostle Peter told the early Christians. But sometimes it seems hard. At…
Roots and Heritage
“Build on Your Roots and Heritage,” the big sign read. I pondered that thought for quite a while. Roots and…
Those Sunset Years
“God has shifted us into our sunset years’ season,” my friend announced. Sunset years? Ummm. I pondered that, remembering the…
A Surprising Answer to Prayer
Have you ever had an answer to prayer come in a surprising way? When my friend Sandy W. accidently lost…
Distractions Can Divert Us
Oh, those distractions! Many of us allow distractions to slow us down—keeping us from the tasks we are supposed to…
National Day of Prayer
On Thursday, May 5 the National Day of Prayer will be observed as Americans unite for one day of prayer…