Nov 13, 2017 | Other, Blog
[My heart can’t let go of the tragedy that happened at First Baptist Church, Sutherland Springs, TX. Their pain has given reason to pause. Today, I reflect on the power of church and ask that we continue to pray for these fine families who have lost so very...
Apr 14, 2017 | Devotions, Prayer, Spiritual Formation
We are not built for everyone’s bad news, or are we? Day after day, bad news streams into our lives. Just this week: A 22,000 lb. bomb, known as “The Mother of all Bombs (MOAB),” was dropped in the Achin district of Nangarhar province in eastern...
Mar 17, 2017 | Conversation, Blog, Faith
Visiting the archives today, March 17, 2014. While I’m busy putting the finishing touches on my newest book (manuscript deadline, March 31), I have to pause and pay homage to one of my heroes: St. Patrick. Hope to one day visit the emerald isle of Ireland. Happy...
Dec 8, 2016 | Other, Blog, Prayer
This scene has played out over and over in my life. Quite possibly you’ve lived this too: A friend or family member texts or calls you with troubling news. A cancer diagnosis. A high risk pregnancy. Discovery of an addiction. A marriage falling apart. The news...