In our busy and ever-connected world, rest is desperately needed… but it’s oh so easily stolen by interruptions.
When People Disappoint Us
No one is faithful anymore. People are violent and skilled in doing evil. Rulers and judges use their power to better themselves—not the people. Neighbors, friends—and even lovers—can’t be trusted with what’s important. Even family members dishonor and turn on one other. You may have thought I was describing people in our 21st century world, but […]
How to Trade Guilt for Joy
I remember it like it was yesterday: My heart raced. My eyes shifted downward. And I sputtered out an excuse that sounded lame even to my ears. My mom had just caught me doing something I wasn’t allowed to do—and I knew I was in the wrong. Did you ever have a moment like this as a kid? It’s […]
Why faith in God’s promises isn’t risky
Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill His promises to her! Luke 1:45 (NIV) In the 1st chapter of Luke, two people are visited by angels with miraculous news. An angel told Zechariah that he and his elderly wife were going to have a child after years of infertility. And then a […]
Jesus is Light For Our Dark World
This morning, I turned on my Christmas tree and watched as a warm glow overtook the darkness in my living room. In that instant, my surroundings were transformed. Shadows and shapes that had looked menacing only a moment before were completely neutralized in the light. This reminded me of the words in Isaiah 9:2 & […]
How can we know true peace?
I remember stepping into a new leadership role and staring at my list of responsibilities. “All of this is up to me…” The thought weighed me down with worry. “What if I mess it up? Or what if something happens that’s out of my control? What if the worst happens?” Maybe you’ve ridden this train of […]