Current painful trials litter our conversation. We laugh and cry between bites of pizza and slurps of coffee. In the background, squeals from our little ones trail through the kitchen. Shadows of our past revisit us this year. “Some days I can't get out of bed,” she admits, … [Read more...]
When Fear Trumps the Great Commission
These days adult-like thoughts mingle in her preteen mind with Halloween candy counts and wish-lists to Santa. At times her insight snaps my chin into a double take. Tonight she says something that lights a blowtorch to my maternal-protection-reflex. Breath … [Read more...]
Who can Mentor? You can Mentor.
“She looked like she wanted to fight me right there in front of the church.” He said, describing his first impression of me. “I was scared of her. I thought if I got too close she would cut me.” A friend joked years later. She never smiles. She’s so serious. They … [Read more...]
3 Limitations That are a Gift From God
“In 1000 feet take the exit right.” The automated gps voice instructs me. I round the exit, make a few more dictated turns and end up in a residential neighborhood with those annoying speed bumps. I grit my teeth, curl my fingers around the steering wheel and shake it. “I just … [Read more...]
When You Don’t Feel Like Serving
Do you feel like God has a huge calling on your life? Well, He does. Without a doubt, He does. Whatever you are called to, you will impact this world for Heaven’s sake and for Love’s sake. You will make a difference. I believe God gave us a diverse set of gifts. And … [Read more...]