Of Butterflies and Mini-vans
A few days ago our granddaughter Mackenzie showed us a monarch butterfly while we were Facetiming. The story goes that their mini-van developed a strange electrical problem. Michael had just…
Category: Encouragment
Disappointed?
Disappointments are a common part of life. The restaurant touted by friends as fantastic fails to live up to expectations. The doctor reports troubling news. Hopes and dreams shipwreck on…
Rejoice in This!
Luke records an event in Jesus ministry when He sent 70 of his disciples into the world to proclaim the good news of the kingdom. In a sense they were…
Ready For This?
Over the past few days, I’ve heard folks lamenting, “I’m not ready for winter.” Yep, things are changing from the balmy days of summer, through the crispness of fall, and…
In God We Trust
A few nights ago Nik Wallenda, without safety net or harness, walked a tightrope between two Chicago buildings blindfolded. Sure, his feat was a stunt designed to get him in…
Escape!
As kids, we all had our hiding places. The places we could go when we knew we were in trouble, or after we fought with our brother or sister, or…
I Don’t Know
I don’t know what your day has been like. What stresses arose. The rejections you faced. The anger that rose like a tsunami in your life. Or worse, the complacency and…
Less is More
John had labored for years building his ministry. He had gained recognition, fought the folly of the religious establishment, created a brand, and established his message. While others sought to…
Just Standing Around
Most of us would equate standing around with inactivity. There we are, just standing there. It could be in a line, at the mall, in our homes, or out in…
Prayer: As Necessary As Breathing
Prayer, like breathing, is not only natural but it is also necessary for our new life in Christ. I think that we can all agree that it’s a bad thing…
Prayer: As Natural As Breathing
I know that people stress out over prayer. They hear the beautifully articulated public prayer of an old saint and feel that their prayers fall far short. I remember feeling…
Our Just Deserves
Every couple of weeks I receive an envelope inside is a pay stub. A worthless piece of paper. I can’t take it to the bank and cash it. But it…