If ever we needed to hold onto hope, it’s now. Every day the news broadcasts some fresh horror that creeps closer to home. I don’t read every story, but I tune in enough to glimpse the chaos whirling past. It reminds me of a merry-go-round. Do you remember them? Most schoolyards had one and it was the hit of …
Avoiding Canned Christianity
No one wants their faith to look like canned Christianity, but sometimes that’s what familiarity with Jesus breeds. Take Philip, one of Jesus’ twelve disciples. He witnessed Jesus’ miracles and heard His sermons. Jesus personally discipled him. You could say Jesus was familiar to him. Even so: Although Philip walked with Jesus, ate with Him — lived with Him …
Experiencing More of God's Power
Despite my best efforts, life’s been getting away from me. My husband described it best: “You spend your time playing catch up, staying up late, waking up tired, then going through the day sliding sideways . . . ” It’s true. I’m working hard, but can’t gain any traction. Even with a regular quiet time, I spend too many days ruled by the tyranny of the urgent. …
Don't Ditch Your Dream: The Rest of the Story
The roar from the TV filled the room as my husband and son sat glued to the football game on the screen. “Aw, come on!” my husband smacked his leg. “Can you believe this? They need to get rid of that guy!” I slid the Thanksgiving turkey into the oven then stood and watched the instant replay of the ill-fated …
Don't Ditch Your Dream
What is crazier than trying to achieve a dream in 30 days? Fasting while you do. Since issuing my 30 day “Dare to Dream” challenge, a lot has happened. I wonder if it has for you, too. Seeing how my dream (a devotional on God’s heart) is holy ground, I decided to approach it with an extra measure of consecration. And …
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