Life’s Challenges
Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” We have a Savior who knows our struggles and knows our pain, and he will give us the strength to persevere and trust his will for us.
What the dying would have done differently
A few years ago, Bronnie Ware, an Australian author, wrote a book about her experiences in listening to dying people. As she dialogued with…
Drug court wisdom
The other day I was in a courtroom to offer encouragement to a friend facing serious legal charges for her drug-related decisions. The judge,…
Good cuts from an expert
A diamond needs to be cut in order to achieve its greatest beauty. That kind of seems counterintuitive, doesn’t it? How can cutting a…
Pray the psalms
“Make haste, O God, to deliver me! O Lord, make haste to help me! Let them be put to shame and confusion who seek…
Whom he walked toward
The miracle of Peter walking on water always amazed me. I wondered what it must have been like for him to take that first…
Pray for God’s justice
One of the beautiful things about biblical writing is that it does not whitewash human thought processes. Even amongst those who wrote under God’s…
Snow prowl
There’s usually one night (somewhere near the middle of winter) when my family—tired of being stuck inside—decides to go out for a snow prowl….
How to deal with anxiety (Part 1)
About 18 months ago, I had an illogical but emotional experience with anxiety. I was standing in the living room of a vocal coach…
A natural resistance
People who are approaching death sometimes have a surge of energy a day or two before they pass. They may be able to do…
Live at peace
Here are some words to hold in tension. In Psalm 58, David proclaims, “The righteous will be glad when they are avenged, when they…
Living hope
I listened to a story that broke my heart. A relatively young woman was recounting when her husband received a terminal diagnosis and only…
The good news about weak faith
My childhood pastor was a football guy. Not only did he play football during his formative years; he also was a pastor in Green…