Have you ever gotten lost in your faith journey and struggled to find your way back to God’s path? When I gave my life to God in my twenties, I never imagined I’d get lost. Now when I say “gave my life to God,” I mean gave it. As far as I was concerned, He called the shots and laid out the agenda. …
Doubting God Part 3: Doubt in the Face of Suffering
Every Christian will face suffering. Is your faith prepared to meet it?
No Regrets: Before You Say Goodbye, Say "I Love You"
There are few things as powerful as regret to rob us of peace after the loss of a loved one. A few years ago I attended a birthday party for Gloria, a beloved elderly friend. Before the party, Gloria’s daughter invited the guests to share a special memory of Gloria at the party. Being a writer, I wrote mine out. As I thought about Gloria …
Finding Hope For The New Year
What are you hoping for this next year? A new job? Stronger relationships? The security of a home? What about the support of family and friends? We are all hoping for something, especially something we can count on… but at some point earthly hope will disappoint us. Jobs fall through. Homes are lost. People fail us…What then?
Four Steps to Better Follow Through
Everyone wants to be trustworthy. Which is one reason failing to follow through is a miserable feeling. You know how it goes. You see someone to whom you’ve made a commitment which you’ve not yet kept, so you scurry past, head ducked, as you squirm down the gauntlet of accountability. “Oh yeah, shoot!…Maybe tomorrow…” But then tomorrow you forget. We all do from …
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 …